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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.62, 817.59 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.62, 817.59 and 343.98 is: 474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.62 : 817.59 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.62/817.59 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.62x = 817.59 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.62x = 281,234.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,234.61/592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.56

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