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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.97, 822.72 and 347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.97, 822.72 and 347.25 is: 479.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.97 : 822.72 = 347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.97/822.72 = 347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.97x = 822.72 × 347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.97x = 285,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,689.52/595.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.37

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