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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.85, 823.86 and 348.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.85, 823.86 and 348.27 is: 480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.85 : 823.86 = 348.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.85/823.86 = 348.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.85x = 823.86 × 348.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.85x = 286,925.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,925.72/596.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.73

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