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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.08, 797.72 and 329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.08, 797.72 and 329.42 is: 454.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.08 : 797.72 = 329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.08/797.72 = 329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.08x = 797.72 × 329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.08x = 262,784.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,784.92/578.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.58

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