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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.20, 824.33 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.20, 824.33 and 348.62 is: 481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.20 : 824.33 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.20/824.33 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.20x = 824.33 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.20x = 287,376.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,376.18/597.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.21

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