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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.35, 798.16 and 438.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.35, 798.16 and 438.25 is: 604.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.35 : 798.16 = 438.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.35/798.16 = 438.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.35x = 798.16 × 438.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.35x = 349,793.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,793.62/578.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.81

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