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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.05, 823.88 and 348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.05, 823.88 and 348.53 is: 480.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.05 : 823.88 = 348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.05/823.88 = 348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.05x = 823.88 × 348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.05x = 287,145.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,145.15/597.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.94

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