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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.46, 795.34 and 355.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.46, 795.34 and 355.47 is: 490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.46 : 795.34 = 355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.46/795.34 = 355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.46x = 795.34 × 355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.46x = 282,719.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,719.51/576.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.44

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