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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.10, 797.75 and 329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.10, 797.75 and 329.48 is: 454.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.10 : 797.75 = 329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.10/797.75 = 329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.10x = 797.75 × 329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.10x = 262,842.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,842.67/578.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.67

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