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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.18, 824.16 and 348.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.18, 824.16 and 348.51 is: 480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.18 : 824.16 = 348.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.18/824.16 = 348.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.18x = 824.16 × 348.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.18x = 287,228.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,228.00/597.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.97

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