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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.04, 797.62 and 325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.04, 797.62 and 325.97 is: 449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.04 : 797.62 = 325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.04/797.62 = 325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.04x = 797.62 × 325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.04x = 260,004.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,004.39/578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.80

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