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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.04, 796.95 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.04, 796.95 and 478.44 is: 659.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.04 : 796.95 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.04/796.95 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.04x = 796.95 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.04x = 381,292.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,292.76/578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.63

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