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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.59, 798.51 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.59, 798.51 and 329.92 is: 455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.59 : 798.51 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.59/798.51 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.59x = 798.51 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.59x = 263,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,444.42/578.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.32

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