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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.65, 824.76 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.65, 824.76 and 349.02 is: 481.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.65 : 824.76 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.65/824.76 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.65x = 824.76 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.65x = 287,857.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,857.74/597.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.65

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