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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.01, 797.67 and 329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.01, 797.67 and 329.34 is: 454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.01 : 797.67 = 329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.01/797.67 = 329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.01x = 797.67 × 329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.01x = 262,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,704.64/578.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.50

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