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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.78, 800.22 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.78, 800.22 and 347.04 is: 478.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.78 : 800.22 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.78/800.22 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.78x = 800.22 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.78x = 277,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,708.35/579.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.99

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