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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.91, 794.79 and 339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.91, 794.79 and 339.90 is: 469.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.91 : 794.79 = 339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.91/794.79 = 339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.91x = 794.79 × 339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.91x = 270,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,149.12/575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.08

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