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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.49, 795.48 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.49, 795.48 and 343.62 is: 474.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.49 : 795.48 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.49/795.48 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.49x = 795.48 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.49x = 273,342.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,342.84/576.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.15

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