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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.69, 798.52 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.69, 798.52 and 342.64 is: 472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.69 : 798.52 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.69/798.52 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.69x = 798.52 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.69x = 273,602.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,602.04/578.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.80

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