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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.07, 797.80 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.07, 797.80 and 329.44 is: 454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.07 : 797.80 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.07/797.80 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.07x = 797.80 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.07x = 262,824.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,824.41/578.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.66

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