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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.17, 797.78 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.17, 797.78 and 329.40 is: 454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.17 : 797.78 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.17/797.78 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.17x = 797.78 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.17x = 262,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,788.73/578.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.52

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