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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.34, 797.58 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.34, 797.58 and 447.12 is: 616.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.34 : 797.58 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.34/797.58 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.34x = 797.58 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.34x = 356,613.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,613.97/578.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.62

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