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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.83, 824.98 and 349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.83, 824.98 and 349.17 is: 481.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.83 : 824.98 = 349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.83/824.98 = 349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.83x = 824.98 × 349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.83x = 288,058.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,058.27/597.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.84

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