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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.13, 798.02 and 345.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.13, 798.02 and 345.25 is: 476.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.13 : 798.02 = 345.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.13/798.02 = 345.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.13x = 798.02 × 345.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.13x = 275,516.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,516.41/578.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.56

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