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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.50, 798.33 and 316.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.50, 798.33 and 316.51 is: 436.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.50 : 798.33 = 316.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.50/798.33 = 316.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.50x = 798.33 × 316.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.50x = 252,679.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,679.43/578.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.78

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