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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.68, 798.26 and 412.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.68, 798.26 and 412.98 is: 569.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.68 : 798.26 = 412.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.68/798.26 = 412.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.68x = 798.26 × 412.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.68x = 329,660.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,660.36/578.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.68

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