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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.46, 795.50 and 340.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.46, 795.50 and 340.42 is: 469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.46 : 795.50 = 340.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.46/795.50 = 340.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.46x = 795.50 × 340.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.46x = 270,804.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,804.11/576.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.77

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