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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.65, 798.44 and 549.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.65, 798.44 and 549.47 is: 758.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.65 : 798.44 = 549.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.65/798.44 = 549.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.65x = 798.44 × 549.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.65x = 438,718.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,718.83/578.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.18

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