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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.66, 798.57 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.66, 798.57 and 316.70 is: 437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.66 : 798.57 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.66/798.57 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.66x = 798.57 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.66x = 252,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,907.12/578.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.06

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