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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.72, 823.44 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.72, 823.44 and 348.08 is: 480.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.72 : 823.44 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.72/823.44 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.72x = 823.44 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.72x = 286,623.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,623.00/596.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.33

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