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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.96, 821.25 and 346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.96, 821.25 and 346.26 is: 477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.96 : 821.25 = 346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.96/821.25 = 346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.96x = 821.25 × 346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.96x = 284,366.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,366.03/594.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.96

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