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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.76, 820.82 and 346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.76, 820.82 and 346.12 is: 477.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.76 : 820.82 = 346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.76/820.82 = 346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.76x = 820.82 × 346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.76x = 284,102.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,102.22/594.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.68

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