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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.79, 820.82 and 346.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.79, 820.82 and 346.15 is: 477.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.79 : 820.82 = 346.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.79/820.82 = 346.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.79x = 820.82 × 346.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.79x = 284,126.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,126.84/594.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.69

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