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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.87, 798.95 and 346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.87, 798.95 and 346.13 is: 477.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.87 : 798.95 = 346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.87/798.95 = 346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.87x = 798.95 × 346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.87x = 276,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,540.56/578.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.72

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