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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.70, 798.52 and 330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.70, 798.52 and 330.04 is: 455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.70 : 798.52 = 330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.70/798.52 = 330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.70x = 798.52 × 330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.70x = 263,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,540.72/578.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.40

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