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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.76, 798.70 and 316.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.76, 798.70 and 316.77 is: 437.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.76 : 798.70 = 316.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.76/798.70 = 316.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.76x = 798.70 × 316.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.76x = 253,004.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,004.20/578.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.15

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