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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.03, 797.69 and 316.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.03, 797.69 and 316.05 is: 436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.03 : 797.69 = 316.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.03/797.69 = 316.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.03x = 797.69 × 316.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.03x = 252,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,109.92/578.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.15

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