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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.34, 798.12 and 316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.34, 798.12 and 316.35 is: 436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.34 : 798.12 = 316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.34/798.12 = 316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.34x = 798.12 × 316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.34x = 252,481.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,481.08/578.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.56

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