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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.02, 797.66 and 316.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.02, 797.66 and 316.03 is: 436.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.02 : 797.66 = 316.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.02/797.66 = 316.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.02x = 797.66 × 316.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.02x = 252,086.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,086.28/578.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.12

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