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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.64, 798.72 and 345.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.64, 798.72 and 345.78 is: 477.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.64 : 798.72 = 345.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.64/798.72 = 345.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.64x = 798.72 × 345.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.64x = 276,181.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,181.40/578.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.29

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