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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.15, 824.17 and 348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.15, 824.17 and 348.47 is: 480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.15 : 824.17 = 348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.15/824.17 = 348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.15x = 824.17 × 348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.15x = 287,202.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,202.06/597.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.95

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