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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.33, 824.28 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.33, 824.28 and 348.62 is: 481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.33 : 824.28 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.33/824.28 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.33x = 824.28 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.33x = 287,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,360.49/597.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.07

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