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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.26, 798.02 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.26, 798.02 and 316.28 is: 436.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.26 : 798.02 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.26/798.02 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.26x = 798.02 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.26x = 252,396.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,396.18/578.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.48

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