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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.14, 821.22 and 346.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.14, 821.22 and 346.51 is: 478.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.14 : 821.22 = 346.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.14/821.22 = 346.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.14x = 821.22 × 346.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.14x = 284,560.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,560.94/595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.14

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