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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.17, 821.19 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.17, 821.19 and 346.50 is: 478.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.17 : 821.19 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.17/821.19 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.17x = 821.19 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.17x = 284,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,542.34/595.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.09

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