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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.31, 798.06 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.31, 798.06 and 329.64 is: 454.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.31 : 798.06 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.31/798.06 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.31x = 798.06 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.31x = 263,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,072.50/578.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.90

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