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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.54, 821.64 and 346.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.54, 821.64 and 346.78 is: 478.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.54 : 821.64 = 346.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.54/821.64 = 346.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.54x = 821.64 × 346.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.54x = 284,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,928.32/595.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.44

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