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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.89, 822.38 and 347.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.89, 822.38 and 347.31 is: 479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.89 : 822.38 = 347.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.89/822.38 = 347.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.89x = 822.38 × 347.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.89x = 285,619.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,619.06/595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.32

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