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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.78, 820.79 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.78, 820.79 and 346.23 is: 477.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.78 : 820.79 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.78/820.79 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.78x = 820.79 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.78x = 284,180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,180.39/594.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.79

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