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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.39, 824.37 and 348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.39, 824.37 and 348.69 is: 481.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.39 : 824.37 = 348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.39/824.37 = 348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.39x = 824.37 × 348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.39x = 287,449.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,449.58/597.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.18

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