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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.54, 798.34 and 326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.54, 798.34 and 326.50 is: 450.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.54 : 798.34 = 326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.54/798.34 = 326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.54x = 798.34 × 326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.54x = 260,655.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,655.81/578.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.54

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