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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.43, 797.30 and 452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.43, 797.30 and 452.18 is: 623.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.43 : 797.30 = 452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.43/797.30 = 452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.43x = 797.30 × 452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.43x = 360,518.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,518.56/578.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.27

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