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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.55, 798.43 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.55, 798.43 and 316.56 is: 436.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.55 : 798.43 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.55/798.43 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.55x = 798.43 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.55x = 252,753.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,753.25/578.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.87

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