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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.22, 798.03 and 401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.22, 798.03 and 401.46 is: 554.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.22 : 798.03 = 401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.22/798.03 = 401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.22x = 798.03 × 401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.22x = 320,377.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,377.12/578.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.07

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