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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.78, 798.50 and 345.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.78, 798.50 and 345.90 is: 477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.78 : 798.50 = 345.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.78/798.50 = 345.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.78x = 798.50 × 345.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.78x = 276,201.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,201.15/578.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.21

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