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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.07, 796.97 and 460.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.07, 796.97 and 460.43 is: 634.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.07 : 796.97 = 460.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.07/796.97 = 460.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.07x = 796.97 × 460.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.07x = 366,948.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,948.90/578.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.78

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