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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.68, 798.57 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.68, 798.57 and 316.68 is: 437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.68 : 798.57 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.68/798.57 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.68x = 798.57 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.68x = 252,889.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,889.56/578.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.01

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