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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.69, 824.79 and 349.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.69, 824.79 and 349.03 is: 481.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.69 : 824.79 = 349.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.69/824.79 = 349.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.69x = 824.79 × 349.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.69x = 287,880.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,880.13/597.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.66

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