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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.84, 798.73 and 491.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.84, 798.73 and 491.36 is: 678.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.84 : 798.73 = 491.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.84/798.73 = 491.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.84x = 798.73 × 491.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.84x = 392,458.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,458.75/578.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.01

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