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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.94, 798.80 and 330.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.94, 798.80 and 330.22 is: 455.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.94 : 798.80 = 330.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.94/798.80 = 330.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.94x = 798.80 × 330.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.94x = 263,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,779.74/578.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.63

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