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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.96, 820.96 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.96, 820.96 and 346.24 is: 477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.96 : 820.96 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.96/820.96 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.96x = 820.96 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.96x = 284,249.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,249.19/594.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.76

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