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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.66, 797.76 and 461.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.66, 797.76 and 461.03 is: 635.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.66 : 797.76 = 461.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.66/797.76 = 461.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.66x = 797.76 × 461.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.66x = 367,787.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,787.30/578.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.59

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