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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.47, 798.28 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.47, 798.28 and 316.48 is: 436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.47 : 798.28 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.47/798.28 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.47x = 798.28 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.47x = 252,639.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,639.65/578.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.74

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