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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.89, 789.30 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.89, 789.30 and 339 is: 467.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.89 : 789.30 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.89/789.30 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.89x = 789.30 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.89x = 267,572.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,572.70/571.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.87

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