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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.26, 824.23 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.26, 824.23 and 348.59 is: 481.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.26 : 824.23 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.26/824.23 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.26x = 824.23 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.26x = 287,320.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,320.83/597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.06

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