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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.25, 797.99 and 316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.25, 797.99 and 316.27 is: 436.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.25 : 797.99 = 316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.25/797.99 = 316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.25x = 797.99 × 316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.25x = 252,374.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,374.73/578.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.45

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