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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.01, 798.96 and 330.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.01, 798.96 and 330.30 is: 455.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.01 : 798.96 = 330.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.01/798.96 = 330.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.01x = 798.96 × 330.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.01x = 263,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,896.49/579.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.77

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