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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.08, 797.64 and 329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.08, 797.64 and 329.30 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.08 : 797.64 = 329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.08/797.64 = 329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.08x = 797.64 × 329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.08x = 262,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,662.85/578.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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