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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.79, 797.52 and 403.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.79, 797.52 and 403.83 is: 556.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.79 : 797.52 = 403.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.79/797.52 = 403.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.79x = 797.52 × 403.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.79x = 322,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,062.50/578.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.44

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