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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.19, 797.95 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.19, 797.95 and 329.52 is: 454.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.19 : 797.95 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.19/797.95 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.19x = 797.95 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.19x = 262,939.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,939.40/578.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.76

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