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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.44, 798.26 and 316.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.44, 798.26 and 316.46 is: 436.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.44 : 798.26 = 316.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.44/798.26 = 316.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.44x = 798.26 × 316.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.44x = 252,611.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,611.79/578.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.71

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