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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.28, 821.52 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.28, 821.52 and 346.50 is: 478.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.28 : 821.52 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.28/821.52 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.28x = 821.52 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.28x = 284,656.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,656.68/595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.19

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