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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.57, 798.39 and 316.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.57, 798.39 and 316.53 is: 436.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.57 : 798.39 = 316.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.57/798.39 = 316.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.57x = 798.39 × 316.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.57x = 252,714.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,714.39/578.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.80

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