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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.24, 796.56 and 446.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.24, 796.56 and 446.48 is: 615.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.24 : 796.56 = 446.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.24/796.56 = 446.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.24x = 796.56 × 446.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.24x = 355,648.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,648.11/578.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.05

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