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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.18, 797.97 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.18, 797.97 and 326.16 is: 450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.18 : 797.97 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.18/797.97 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.18x = 797.97 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.18x = 260,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,266.34/578.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.15

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