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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.33, 798.11 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.33, 798.11 and 329.68 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.33 : 798.11 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.33/798.11 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.33x = 798.11 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.33x = 263,120.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,120.90/578.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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