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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.08, 823.97 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.08, 823.97 and 348.39 is: 480.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.08 : 823.97 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.08/823.97 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.08x = 823.97 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.08x = 287,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,063.78/597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.78

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