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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.97, 798.95 and 316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.97, 798.95 and 316.98 is: 437.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.97 : 798.95 = 316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.97/798.95 = 316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.97x = 798.95 × 316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.97x = 253,251.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,251.96/578.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.42

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