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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.51, 823.19 and 347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.51, 823.19 and 347.99 is: 480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.51 : 823.19 = 347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.51/823.19 = 347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.51x = 823.19 × 347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.51x = 286,458.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,458.64/596.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.22

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