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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.95, 822.26 and 347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.95, 822.26 and 347.12 is: 478.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.95 : 822.26 = 347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.95/822.26 = 347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.95x = 822.26 × 347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.95x = 285,418.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,418.78/595.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.93

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