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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.45, 824.53 and 348.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.45, 824.53 and 348.79 is: 481.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.45 : 824.53 = 348.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.45/824.53 = 348.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.45x = 824.53 × 348.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.45x = 287,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,587.82/597.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.36

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