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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.45, 798.27 and 316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.45, 798.27 and 316.47 is: 436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.45 : 798.27 = 316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.45/798.27 = 316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.45x = 798.27 × 316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.45x = 252,628.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,628.51/578.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.73

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