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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.08, 798.94 and 342.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.08, 798.94 and 342.92 is: 473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.08 : 798.94 = 342.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.08/798.94 = 342.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.08x = 798.94 × 342.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.08x = 273,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,972.50/579.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.12

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