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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.89, 822.30 and 347.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.89, 822.30 and 347.17 is: 479.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.89 : 822.30 = 347.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.89/822.30 = 347.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.89x = 822.30 × 347.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.89x = 285,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,477.89/595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.08

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