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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.70, 824.93 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.70, 824.93 and 349.05 is: 481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.70 : 824.93 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.70/824.93 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.70x = 824.93 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.70x = 287,936.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,936.98/597.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.74

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