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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.47, 795.55 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.47, 795.55 and 340.44 is: 469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.47 : 795.55 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.47/795.55 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.47x = 795.55 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.47x = 270,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,833.06/576.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.82

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