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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.83, 821.06 and 346.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.83, 821.06 and 346.39 is: 478.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.83 : 821.06 = 346.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.83/821.06 = 346.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.83x = 821.06 × 346.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.83x = 284,401.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,401.14/594.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.13

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