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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.46, 791.49 and 340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.46, 791.49 and 340.54 is: 470.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.46 : 791.49 = 340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.46/791.49 = 340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.46x = 791.49 × 340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.46x = 269,534.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,534.00/573.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.01

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