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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.69, 797.87 and 460.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.69, 797.87 and 460.39 is: 634.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.69 : 797.87 = 460.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.69/797.87 = 460.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.69x = 797.87 × 460.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.69x = 367,325.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,325.08/578.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.75

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