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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.65, 817.83 and 343.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.65, 817.83 and 343.91 is: 474.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.65 : 817.83 = 343.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.65/817.83 = 343.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.65x = 817.83 × 343.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.65x = 281,261.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,261.96/592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.58

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