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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.13, 823.93 and 348.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.13, 823.93 and 348.37 is: 480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.13 : 823.93 = 348.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.13/823.93 = 348.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.13x = 823.93 × 348.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.13x = 287,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,032.49/597.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.69

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