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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.23, 824.19 and 348.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.23, 824.19 and 348.51 is: 480.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.23 : 824.19 = 348.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.23/824.19 = 348.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.23x = 824.19 × 348.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.23x = 287,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,238.46/597.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.96

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