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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.93, 796.07 and 340.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.93, 796.07 and 340.86 is: 470.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.93 : 796.07 = 340.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.93/796.07 = 340.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.93x = 796.07 × 340.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.93x = 271,346.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,346.72/576.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.33

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