(a) Find the area of the triangle with vertices A (5, 2, 4), B (3, 3, 6), and C (7, 7, 3). Enter the exact answer. Area = (b) Use the result in part (a) to find the length of the altitude from vertex C to side AB. Enter the exact answer. Length =
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