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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 826.56 and 346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 826.56 and 346.96 is: 478.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 826.56 = 346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/826.56 = 346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 826.56 × 346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 286,783.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,783.26/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.74

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