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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.25, 797.31 and 466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.25, 797.31 and 466.16 is: 642.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.25 : 797.31 = 466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.25/797.31 = 466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.25x = 797.31 × 466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.25x = 371,670.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,670.04/578.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.75

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