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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.43, 797.18 and 412.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.43, 797.18 and 412.65 is: 568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.43 : 797.18 = 412.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.43/797.18 = 412.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.43x = 797.18 × 412.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.43x = 328,954.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,954.26/578.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.70

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