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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.61, 798.48 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.61, 798.48 and 316.62 is: 436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.61 : 798.48 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.61/798.48 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.61x = 798.48 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.61x = 252,814.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,814.74/578.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.93

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