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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.72, 798.54 and 345.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.72, 798.54 and 345.90 is: 477.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.72 : 798.54 = 345.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.72/798.54 = 345.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.72x = 798.54 × 345.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.72x = 276,214.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,214.99/578.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.29

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