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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.85, 824.89 and 349.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.85, 824.89 and 349.03 is: 481.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.85 : 824.89 = 349.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.85/824.89 = 349.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.85x = 824.89 × 349.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.85x = 287,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,911.36/597.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.58

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