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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.62, 824.68 and 348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.62, 824.68 and 348.90 is: 481.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.62 : 824.68 = 348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.62/824.68 = 348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.62x = 824.68 × 348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.62x = 287,730.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,730.85/597.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.46

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