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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.31, 798.08 and 316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.31, 798.08 and 316.34 is: 436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.31 : 798.08 = 316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.31/798.08 = 316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.31x = 798.08 × 316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.31x = 252,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,459.06/578.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.55

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