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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.19, 797.90 and 329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.19, 797.90 and 329.55 is: 454.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.19 : 797.90 = 329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.19/797.90 = 329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.19x = 797.90 × 329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.19x = 262,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,949.65/578.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.78

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