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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.79, 795.84 and 328.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.79, 795.84 and 328.06 is: 452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.79 : 795.84 = 328.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.79/795.84 = 328.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.79x = 795.84 × 328.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.79x = 261,083.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,083.27/576.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.65

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