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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 796.68 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 796.68 and 412.02 is: 567.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 796.68 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/796.68 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 796.68 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 328,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,248.09/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.75

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