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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.52, 798.66 and 461.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.52, 798.66 and 461.88 is: 637.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.52 : 798.66 = 461.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.52/798.66 = 461.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.52x = 798.66 × 461.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.52x = 368,885.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,885.08/578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.64

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