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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.53, 824.65 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.53, 824.65 and 348.93 is: 481.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.53 : 824.65 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.53/824.65 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.53x = 824.65 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.53x = 287,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,745.12/597.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.56

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