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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.13, 824.13 and 348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.13, 824.13 and 348.46 is: 480.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.13 : 824.13 = 348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.13/824.13 = 348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.13x = 824.13 × 348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.13x = 287,176.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,176.34/597.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.93

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