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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.73, 822.07 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.73, 822.07 and 347.04 is: 478.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.73 : 822.07 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.73/822.07 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.73x = 822.07 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.73x = 285,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,291.17/595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.89

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