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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.42, 824.45 and 348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.42, 824.45 and 348.75 is: 481.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.42 : 824.45 = 348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.42/824.45 = 348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.42x = 824.45 × 348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.42x = 287,525.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,525.19/597.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.28

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