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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.80, 800.28 and 505.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.80, 800.28 and 505.90 is: 699.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.80 : 800.28 = 505.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.80/800.28 = 505.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.80x = 800.28 × 505.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.80x = 404,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,861.65/578.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.48

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