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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.58, 798.75 and 447.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.58, 798.75 and 447.18 is: 617.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.58 : 798.75 = 447.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.58/798.75 = 447.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.58x = 798.75 × 447.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.58x = 357,185.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,185.03/578.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.35

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