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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.42, 823.08 and 347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.42, 823.08 and 347.72 is: 479.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.42 : 823.08 = 347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.42/823.08 = 347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.42x = 823.08 × 347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.42x = 286,201.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,201.38/596.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.87

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