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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.68, 797.46 and 403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.68, 797.46 and 403.72 is: 556.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.68 : 797.46 = 403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.68/797.46 = 403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.68x = 797.46 × 403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.68x = 321,950.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,950.55/578.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.35

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