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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.62, 820.59 and 346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.62, 820.59 and 346.01 is: 477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.62 : 820.59 = 346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.62/820.59 = 346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.62x = 820.59 × 346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.62x = 283,936.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,936.30/594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.51

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