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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.66, 798.53 and 354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.66, 798.53 and 354.51 is: 489.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.66 : 798.53 = 354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.66/798.53 = 354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.66x = 798.53 × 354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.66x = 283,086.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,086.87/578.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.21

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