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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.89, 825.02 and 349.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.89, 825.02 and 349.03 is: 481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.89 : 825.02 = 349.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.89/825.02 = 349.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.89x = 825.02 × 349.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.89x = 287,951.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,951.73/597.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.62

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