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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.64, 823.41 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.64, 823.41 and 348.06 is: 480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.64 : 823.41 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.64/823.41 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.64x = 823.41 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.64x = 286,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,596.08/596.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.35

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