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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.22, 797.97 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.22, 797.97 and 316.26 is: 436.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.22 : 797.97 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.22/797.97 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.22x = 797.97 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.22x = 252,365.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,365.99/578.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.45

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