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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.68, 798.73 and 342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.68, 798.73 and 342.66 is: 472.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.68 : 798.73 = 342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.68/798.73 = 342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.68x = 798.73 × 342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.68x = 273,694.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,694.96/578.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.97

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