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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.77, 794.62 and 339.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.77, 794.62 and 339.79 is: 468.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.77 : 794.62 = 339.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.77/794.62 = 339.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.77x = 794.62 × 339.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.77x = 269,998.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,998.26/575.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.94

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