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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.70, 797.85 and 403.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.70, 797.85 and 403.74 is: 556.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.70 : 797.85 = 403.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.70/797.85 = 403.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.70x = 797.85 × 403.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.70x = 322,123.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,123.96/578.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.63

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