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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.82, 798.58 and 329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.82, 798.58 and 329.97 is: 455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.82 : 798.58 = 329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.82/798.58 = 329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.82x = 798.58 × 329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.82x = 263,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,504.64/578.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.24

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