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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.28, 798.05 and 316.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.28, 798.05 and 316.31 is: 436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.28 : 798.05 = 316.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.28/798.05 = 316.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.28x = 798.05 × 316.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.28x = 252,431.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,431.20/578.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.52

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