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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.90, 794.60 and 339.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.90, 794.60 and 339.85 is: 468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.90 : 794.60 = 339.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.90/794.60 = 339.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.90x = 794.60 × 339.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.90x = 270,048.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,048.57/575.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.91

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