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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.53, 823.22 and 348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.53, 823.22 and 348.02 is: 480.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.53 : 823.22 = 348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.53/823.22 = 348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.53x = 823.22 × 348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.53x = 286,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,497.34/596.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.28

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