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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.08, 823.88 and 348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.08, 823.88 and 348.35 is: 480.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.08 : 823.88 = 348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.08/823.88 = 348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.08x = 823.88 × 348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.08x = 286,992.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,992.74/597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.66

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