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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.93, 798.89 and 316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.93, 798.89 and 316.94 is: 437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.93 : 798.89 = 316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.93/798.89 = 316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.93x = 798.89 × 316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.93x = 253,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,194.62/578.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.35

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