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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.45, 824.67 and 348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.45, 824.67 and 348.87 is: 481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.45 : 824.67 = 348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.45/824.67 = 348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.45x = 824.67 × 348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.45x = 287,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,702.62/597.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.55

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