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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.03, 797.68 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.03, 797.68 and 316.04 is: 436.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.03 : 797.68 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.03/797.68 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.03x = 797.68 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.03x = 252,094.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,094.80/578.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.13

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