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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.97, 798.62 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.97, 798.62 and 491.04 is: 677.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.97 : 798.62 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.97/798.62 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.97x = 798.62 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.97x = 392,151.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,151.91/578.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.33

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