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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.45, 798.24 and 316.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.45, 798.24 and 316.46 is: 436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.45 : 798.24 = 316.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.45/798.24 = 316.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.45x = 798.24 × 316.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.45x = 252,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,607.04/578.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.70

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