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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.27, 824.16 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.27, 824.16 and 348.64 is: 481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.27 : 824.16 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.27/824.16 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.27x = 824.16 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.27x = 287,335.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,335.14/597.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.08

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