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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.48, 798 and 468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.48, 798 and 468.08 is: 645.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.48 : 798 = 468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.48/798 = 468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.48x = 798 × 468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.48x = 373,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,527.84/578.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.71

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