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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.63, 798.42 and 339.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.63, 798.42 and 339.28 is: 468.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.63 : 798.42 = 339.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.63/798.42 = 339.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.63x = 798.42 × 339.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.63x = 270,887.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,887.94/578.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.15

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