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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.03, 797.59 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.03, 797.59 and 341.84 is: 471.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.03 : 797.59 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.03/797.59 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.03x = 797.59 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.03x = 272,649.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,649.30/578.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.69

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