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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.52, 794.17 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.52, 794.17 and 339.48 is: 468.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.52 : 794.17 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.52/794.17 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.52x = 794.17 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.52x = 269,604.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,604.83/575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.45

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