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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.03, 797.63 and 329.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.03, 797.63 and 329.35 is: 454.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.03 : 797.63 = 329.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.03/797.63 = 329.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.03x = 797.63 × 329.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.03x = 262,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,693.81/578.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.46

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