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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.79, 798.77 and 330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.79, 798.77 and 330.10 is: 455.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.79 : 798.77 = 330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.79/798.77 = 330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.79x = 798.77 × 330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.79x = 263,673.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,673.43/578.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.56

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