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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.85, 822.48 and 347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.85, 822.48 and 347.27 is: 479.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.85 : 822.48 = 347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.85/822.48 = 347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.85x = 822.48 × 347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.85x = 285,622.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,622.63/595.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.35

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