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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.21, 824.14 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.21, 824.14 and 348.54 is: 480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.21 : 824.14 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.21/824.14 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.21x = 824.14 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.21x = 287,245.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,245.76/597.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.98

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