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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.62, 799.86 and 346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.62, 799.86 and 346.70 is: 478.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.62 : 799.86 = 346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.62/799.86 = 346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.62x = 799.86 × 346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.62x = 277,311.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,311.46/579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.44

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