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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.72, 823.31 and 347.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.72, 823.31 and 347.95 is: 480.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.72 : 823.31 = 347.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.72/823.31 = 347.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.72x = 823.31 × 347.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.72x = 286,468.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,468.63/596.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.07

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