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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.23, 819.98 and 345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.23, 819.98 and 345.50 is: 476.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.23 : 819.98 = 345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.23/819.98 = 345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.23x = 819.98 × 345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.23x = 283,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,301.36/594.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.75

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