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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.04, 823.82 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.04, 823.82 and 344.98 is: 476.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.04 : 823.82 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.04/823.82 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.04x = 823.82 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.04x = 284,201.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,201.42/597.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.02

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