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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.71, 824.80 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.71, 824.80 and 348.99 is: 481.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.71 : 824.80 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.71/824.80 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.71x = 824.80 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.71x = 287,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,846.95/597.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.58

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