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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.05, 797.73 and 316.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.05, 797.73 and 316.06 is: 436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.05 : 797.73 = 316.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.05/797.73 = 316.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.05x = 797.73 × 316.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.05x = 252,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,130.54/578.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.17

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