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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.03, 798.12 and 467.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.03, 798.12 and 467.33 is: 645.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.03 : 798.12 = 467.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.03/798.12 = 467.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.03x = 798.12 × 467.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.03x = 372,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,981.43/578.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.27

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