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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.24, 797.97 and 316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.24, 797.97 and 316.25 is: 436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.24 : 797.97 = 316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.24/797.97 = 316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.24x = 797.97 × 316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.24x = 252,358.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,358.01/578.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.42

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