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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.59, 798.47 and 345.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.59, 798.47 and 345.85 is: 477.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.59 : 798.47 = 345.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.59/798.47 = 345.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.59x = 798.47 × 345.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.59x = 276,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,150.85/578.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.28

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