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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.58, 798.42 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.58, 798.42 and 329.94 is: 455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.58 : 798.42 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.58/798.42 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.58x = 798.42 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.58x = 263,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,430.69/578.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.31

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