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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.74, 798.58 and 330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.74, 798.58 and 330.02 is: 455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.74 : 798.58 = 330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.74/798.58 = 330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.74x = 798.58 × 330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.74x = 263,547.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,547.37/578.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.38

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