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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.36, 799.64 and 346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.36, 799.64 and 346.52 is: 478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.36 : 799.64 = 346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.36/799.64 = 346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.36x = 799.64 × 346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.36x = 277,091.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,091.25/579.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.27

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