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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.72, 795.89 and 328.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.72, 795.89 and 328.03 is: 452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.72 : 795.89 = 328.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.72/795.89 = 328.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.72x = 795.89 × 328.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.72x = 261,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,079.10/576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.70

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