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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.63, 821.73 and 346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.63, 821.73 and 346.91 is: 478.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.63 : 821.73 = 346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.63/821.73 = 346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.63x = 821.73 × 346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.63x = 285,068.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,068.41/595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.60

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