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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.96, 797.80 and 412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.96, 797.80 and 412.70 is: 568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.96 : 797.80 = 412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.96/797.80 = 412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.96x = 797.80 × 412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.96x = 329,252.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,252.06/578.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.70

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