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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.63, 823.25 and 347.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.63, 823.25 and 347.87 is: 480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.63 : 823.25 = 347.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.63/823.25 = 347.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.63x = 823.25 × 347.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.63x = 286,378.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,378.12/596.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.00

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