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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.96, 794.87 and 339.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.96, 794.87 and 339.87 is: 469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.96 : 794.87 = 339.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.96/794.87 = 339.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.96x = 794.87 × 339.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.96x = 270,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,155.98/575.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.05

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