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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.64, 798.58 and 330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.64, 798.58 and 330.04 is: 455.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.64 : 798.58 = 330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.64/798.58 = 330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.64x = 798.58 × 330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.64x = 263,564.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,564.75/578.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.49

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