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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.62, 798.49 and 316.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.62, 798.49 and 316.65 is: 436.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.62 : 798.49 = 316.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.62/798.49 = 316.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.62x = 798.49 × 316.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.62x = 252,841.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,841.86/578.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.97

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