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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.89, 823.62 and 348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.89, 823.62 and 348.22 is: 480.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.89 : 823.62 = 348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.89/823.62 = 348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.89x = 823.62 × 348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.89x = 286,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,800.96/596.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.49

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