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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.62, 824.37 and 348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.62, 824.37 and 348.91 is: 481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.62 : 824.37 = 348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.62/824.37 = 348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.62x = 824.37 × 348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.62x = 287,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,630.94/597.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.29

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