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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.43, 798.22 and 316.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.43, 798.22 and 316.43 is: 436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.43 : 798.22 = 316.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.43/798.22 = 316.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.43x = 798.22 × 316.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.43x = 252,579.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,579.96/578.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.66

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