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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.98, 798.66 and 412.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.98, 798.66 and 412.83 is: 569.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.98 : 798.66 = 412.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.98/798.66 = 412.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.98x = 798.66 × 412.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.98x = 329,710.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,710.81/578.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.47

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