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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.76, 824.78 and 349.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.76, 824.78 and 349.07 is: 481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.76 : 824.78 = 349.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.76/824.78 = 349.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.76x = 824.78 × 349.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.76x = 287,902.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,902.70/597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.64

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