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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.80, 799.23 and 430.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.80, 799.23 and 430.30 is: 594.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.80 : 799.23 = 430.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.80/799.23 = 430.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.80x = 799.23 × 430.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.80x = 343,908.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,908.67/578.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.18

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