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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.59, 824.58 and 345.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.59, 824.58 and 345.41 is: 476.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.59 : 824.58 = 345.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.59/824.58 = 345.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.59x = 824.58 × 345.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.59x = 284,818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,818.18/597.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.62

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