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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.30, 799.46 and 330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.30, 799.46 and 330.64 is: 456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.30 : 799.46 = 330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.30/799.46 = 330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.30x = 799.46 × 330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.30x = 264,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,334.22/579.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.30

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