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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.26, 798.02 and 329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.26, 798.02 and 329.59 is: 454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.26 : 798.02 = 329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.26/798.02 = 329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.26x = 798.02 × 329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.26x = 263,019.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,019.41/578.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.85

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