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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.08, 795.54 and 465.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.08, 795.54 and 465.16 is: 640.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.08 : 795.54 = 465.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.08/795.54 = 465.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.08x = 795.54 × 465.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.08x = 370,053.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,053.39/578.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.14

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