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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.76, 797.46 and 508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.76, 797.46 and 508.28 is: 700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.76 : 797.46 = 508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.76/797.46 = 508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.76x = 797.46 × 508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.76x = 405,332.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,332.97/578.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.35

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