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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.71, 820.63 and 346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.71, 820.63 and 346.01 is: 477.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.71 : 820.63 = 346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.71/820.63 = 346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.71x = 820.63 × 346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.71x = 283,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,942.52/594.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.45

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