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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.78, 798.36 and 468.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.78, 798.36 and 468.26 is: 645.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.78 : 798.36 = 468.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.78/798.36 = 468.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.78x = 798.36 × 468.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.78x = 373,840.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,840.05/578.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.91

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