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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.02, 797.67 and 345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.02, 797.67 and 345.13 is: 476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.02 : 797.67 = 345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.02/797.67 = 345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.02x = 797.67 × 345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.02x = 275,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,299.85/578.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.28

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