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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.42, 824.26 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.42, 824.26 and 348.68 is: 481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.42 : 824.26 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.42/824.26 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.42x = 824.26 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.42x = 287,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,402.98/597.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.07

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