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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.91, 798.86 and 354.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.91, 798.86 and 354.61 is: 489.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.91 : 798.86 = 354.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.91/798.86 = 354.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.91x = 798.86 × 354.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.91x = 283,285.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,285.63/578.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.34

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