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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.92, 860.83 and 596.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.92, 860.83 and 596.97 is: 822.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.92 : 860.83 = 596.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.92/860.83 = 596.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.92x = 860.83 × 596.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.92x = 513,888.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,888.19/624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.33

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