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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.29, 824.12 and 348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.29, 824.12 and 348.46 is: 480.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.29 : 824.12 = 348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.29/824.12 = 348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.29x = 824.12 × 348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.29x = 287,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,172.86/597.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.79

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