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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.33, 798.03 and 329.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.33, 798.03 and 329.69 is: 454.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.33 : 798.03 = 329.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.33/798.03 = 329.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.33x = 798.03 × 329.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.33x = 263,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,098.52/578.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.93

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