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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.75, 790.47 and 339.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.75, 790.47 and 339.89 is: 469.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.75 : 790.47 = 339.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.75/790.47 = 339.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.75x = 790.47 × 339.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.75x = 268,672.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,672.85/572.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.09

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