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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.48, 798.31 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.48, 798.31 and 316.52 is: 436.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.48 : 798.31 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.48/798.31 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.48x = 798.31 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.48x = 252,675.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,675.51/578.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.79

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