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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.24, 797.98 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.24, 797.98 and 316.26 is: 436.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.24 : 797.98 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.24/797.98 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.24x = 797.98 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.24x = 252,369.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,369.15/578.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.44

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