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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.64, 823.47 and 347.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.64, 823.47 and 347.95 is: 480.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.64 : 823.47 = 347.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.64/823.47 = 347.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.64x = 823.47 × 347.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.64x = 286,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,526.39/596.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.23

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