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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.03, 797.74 and 329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.03, 797.74 and 329.38 is: 454.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.03 : 797.74 = 329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.03/797.74 = 329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.03x = 797.74 × 329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.03x = 262,758.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,758.02/578.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.57

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