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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.10, 826.47 and 347.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.10, 826.47 and 347.01 is: 478.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.10 : 826.47 = 347.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.10/826.47 = 347.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.10x = 826.47 × 347.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.10x = 286,793.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,793.35/599.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.71

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