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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.62, 798.50 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.62, 798.50 and 329.94 is: 455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.62 : 798.50 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.62/798.50 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.62x = 798.50 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.62x = 263,457.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,457.09/578.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.32

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