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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.18, 797.85 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.18, 797.85 and 316.19 is: 436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.18 : 797.85 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.18/797.85 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.18x = 797.85 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.18x = 252,268.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,268.20/578.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.32

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