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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.60, 798.47 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.60, 798.47 and 316.62 is: 436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.60 : 798.47 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.60/798.47 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.60x = 798.47 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.60x = 252,812.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,812.36/578.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.94

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