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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.52, 798.38 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.52, 798.38 and 329.84 is: 455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.52 : 798.38 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.52/798.38 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.52x = 798.38 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.52x = 263,337.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,337.66/578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.19

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