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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.66, 795.84 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.66, 795.84 and 328.08 is: 452.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.66 : 795.84 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.66/795.84 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.66x = 795.84 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.66x = 261,099.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,099.19/576.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.78

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