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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.71, 824.73 and 348.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.71, 824.73 and 348.98 is: 481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.71 : 824.73 = 348.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.71/824.73 = 348.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.71x = 824.73 × 348.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.71x = 287,810.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,810.15/597.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.53

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