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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.62, 795.39 and 340.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.62, 795.39 and 340.47 is: 469.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.62 : 795.39 = 340.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.62/795.39 = 340.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.62x = 795.39 × 340.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.62x = 270,805.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,805.16/576.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.64

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