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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.71, 798.42 and 329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.71, 798.42 and 329.97 is: 455.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.71 : 798.42 = 329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.71/798.42 = 329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.71x = 798.42 × 329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.71x = 263,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,449.36/578.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.23

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