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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.64, 799.92 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.64, 799.92 and 346.84 is: 478.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.64 : 799.92 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.64/799.92 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.64x = 799.92 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.64x = 277,444.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,444.25/579.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.65

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