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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.86, 794.72 and 339.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.86, 794.72 and 339.95 is: 469.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.86 : 794.72 = 339.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.86/794.72 = 339.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.86x = 794.72 × 339.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.86x = 270,163.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,163.93/575.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.15

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