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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.06, 824.04 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.06, 824.04 and 348.42 is: 480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.06 : 824.04 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.06/824.04 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.06x = 824.04 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.06x = 287,112.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,112.02/597.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.88

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