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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.56, 824.76 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.56, 824.76 and 467.52 is: 644.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.56 : 824.76 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.56/824.76 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.56x = 824.76 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.56x = 385,591.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,591.80/598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.20

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