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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.92, 798.78 and 346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.92, 798.78 and 346.12 is: 477.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.92 : 798.78 = 346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.92/798.78 = 346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.92x = 798.78 × 346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.92x = 276,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,473.73/578.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.57

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