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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.64, 798.52 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.64, 798.52 and 330 is: 455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.64 : 798.52 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.64/798.52 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.64x = 798.52 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.64x = 263,511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,511.60/578.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.40

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