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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.95, 798.96 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.95, 798.96 and 316.96 is: 437.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.95 : 798.96 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.95/798.96 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.95x = 798.96 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.95x = 253,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,238.36/578.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.41

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