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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.35, 821.64 and 346.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.35, 821.64 and 346.65 is: 478.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.35 : 821.64 = 346.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.35/821.64 = 346.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.35x = 821.64 × 346.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.35x = 284,826.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,826.66/595.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.42

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