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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.46, 824.41 and 348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.46, 824.41 and 348.73 is: 481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.46 : 824.41 = 348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.46/824.41 = 348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.46x = 824.41 × 348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.46x = 287,496.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,496.50/597.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.20

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