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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.30, 824.22 and 348.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.30, 824.22 and 348.78 is: 481.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.30 : 824.22 = 348.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.30/824.22 = 348.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.30x = 824.22 × 348.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.30x = 287,471.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,471.45/597.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.28

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