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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.42, 799.83 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.42, 799.83 and 346.50 is: 478.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.42 : 799.83 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.42/799.83 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.42x = 799.83 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.42x = 277,141.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,141.10/579.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.31

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