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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.92, 798.92 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.92, 798.92 and 316.96 is: 437.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.92 : 798.92 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.92/798.92 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.92x = 798.92 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.92x = 253,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,225.68/578.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.41

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