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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.84, 800.16 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.84, 800.16 and 346.80 is: 478.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.84 : 800.16 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.84/800.16 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.84x = 800.16 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.84x = 277,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,495.49/579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.57

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