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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.47, 798.24 and 329.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.47, 798.24 and 329.71 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.47 : 798.24 = 329.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.47/798.24 = 329.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.47x = 798.24 × 329.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.47x = 263,187.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,187.71/578.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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