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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.38, 799.77 and 346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.38, 799.77 and 346.58 is: 478.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.38 : 799.77 = 346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.38/799.77 = 346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.38x = 799.77 × 346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.38x = 277,184.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,184.29/579.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.42

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