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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.59, 795.56 and 340.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.59, 795.56 and 340.43 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.59 : 795.56 = 340.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.59/795.56 = 340.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.59x = 795.56 × 340.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.59x = 270,826.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,826.81/576.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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