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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.56, 798.48 and 403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.56, 798.48 and 403.60 is: 557.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.56 : 798.48 = 403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.56/798.48 = 403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.56x = 798.48 × 403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.56x = 322,266.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,266.53/578.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.01

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