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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.61, 823.33 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.61, 823.33 and 347.96 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.61 : 823.33 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.61/823.33 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.61x = 823.33 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.61x = 286,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,488.40/596.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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