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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 797.16 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 797.16 and 438.24 is: 604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 797.16 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/797.16 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 797.16 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 349,347.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,347.40/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.24

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