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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 824.28 and 348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 824.28 and 348.34 is: 480.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 824.28 = 348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/824.28 = 348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 824.28 × 348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 287,129.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,129.70/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.86

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