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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.84, 820.86 and 346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.84, 820.86 and 346.14 is: 477.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 820.86 = 346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/820.86 = 346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 820.86 × 346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 284,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,132.48/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.66

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