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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.43, 823.19 and 347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.43, 823.19 and 347.85 is: 480.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.43 : 823.19 = 347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.43/823.19 = 347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.43x = 823.19 × 347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.43x = 286,344.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,344.90/596.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.10

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