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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.10, 823.85 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.10, 823.85 and 348.28 is: 480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.10 : 823.85 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.10/823.85 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.10x = 823.85 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.10x = 286,929.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,929.94/597.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.54

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