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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.87, 794.67 and 339.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.87, 794.67 and 339.83 is: 468.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.87 : 794.67 = 339.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.87/794.67 = 339.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.87x = 794.67 × 339.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.87x = 270,048.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,048.73/575.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.94

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