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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.26, 797.74 and 345.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.26, 797.74 and 345.25 is: 476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.26 : 797.74 = 345.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.26/797.74 = 345.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.26x = 797.74 × 345.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.26x = 275,419.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,419.74/578.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.29

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