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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.68, 795.96 and 340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.68, 795.96 and 340.64 is: 470.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.68 : 795.96 = 340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.68/795.96 = 340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.68x = 795.96 × 340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.68x = 271,135.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,135.81/576.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.17

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