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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.01, 797.49 and 421.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.01, 797.49 and 421.14 is: 581.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.01 : 797.49 = 421.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.01/797.49 = 421.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.01x = 797.49 × 421.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.01x = 335,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,854.94/578.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.05

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