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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.18, 797.83 and 329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.18, 797.83 and 329.55 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.18 : 797.83 = 329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.18/797.83 = 329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.18x = 797.83 × 329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.18x = 262,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,924.05/578.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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