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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.41, 798.22 and 316.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.41, 798.22 and 316.45 is: 436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.41 : 798.22 = 316.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.41/798.22 = 316.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.41x = 798.22 × 316.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.41x = 252,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,592.73/578.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.70

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