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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.92, 798.99 and 354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.92, 798.99 and 354.88 is: 489.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.92 : 798.99 = 354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.92/798.99 = 354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.92x = 798.99 × 354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.92x = 283,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,546.24/578.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.78

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