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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.61, 796.92 and 430.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.61, 796.92 and 430.98 is: 593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.61 : 796.92 = 430.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.61/796.92 = 430.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.61x = 796.92 × 430.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.61x = 343,456.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,456.58/578.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.59

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