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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.44, 797.04 and 344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.44, 797.04 and 344.70 is: 475.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.44 : 797.04 = 344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.44/797.04 = 344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.44x = 797.04 × 344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.44x = 274,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,739.69/577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.79

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