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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.41, 798.20 and 329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.41, 798.20 and 329.73 is: 455.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.41 : 798.20 = 329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.41/798.20 = 329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.41x = 798.20 × 329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.41x = 263,190.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,190.49/578.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.02

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