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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.83, 823.82 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.83, 823.82 and 348.39 is: 480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.83 : 823.82 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.83/823.82 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.83x = 823.82 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.83x = 287,010.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,010.65/596.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.89

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