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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.44, 795.60 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.44, 795.60 and 340.44 is: 469.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.44 : 795.60 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.44/795.60 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.44x = 795.60 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.44x = 270,854.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,854.06/576.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.87

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