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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.27, 798.01 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.27, 798.01 and 316.28 is: 436.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.27 : 798.01 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.27/798.01 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.27x = 798.01 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.27x = 252,397.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,397.37/578.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.47

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