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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.84, 822.26 and 347.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.84, 822.26 and 347.14 is: 479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.84 : 822.26 = 347.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.84/822.26 = 347.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.84x = 822.26 × 347.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.84x = 285,439.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,439.34/595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.05

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