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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.17, 821.34 and 346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.17, 821.34 and 346.53 is: 478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.17 : 821.34 = 346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.17/821.34 = 346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.17x = 821.34 × 346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.17x = 284,618.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,618.95/595.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.21

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