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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.57, 796.97 and 430.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.57, 796.97 and 430.94 is: 593.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.57 : 796.97 = 430.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.57/796.97 = 430.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.57x = 796.97 × 430.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.57x = 343,449.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,449.32/578.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.62

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