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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.84, 798.80 and 316.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.84, 798.80 and 316.85 is: 437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.84 : 798.80 = 316.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.84/798.80 = 316.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.84x = 798.80 × 316.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.84x = 253,094.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,094.20/578.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.25

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