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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.68, 798.52 and 330.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.68, 798.52 and 330.05 is: 455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.68 : 798.52 = 330.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.68/798.52 = 330.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.68x = 798.52 × 330.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.68x = 263,550.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,550.70/578.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.44

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