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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.81, 796.91 and 494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.81, 796.91 and 494.64 is: 681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.81 : 796.91 = 494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.81/796.91 = 494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.81x = 796.91 × 494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.81x = 394,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,181.09/578.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.02

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