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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.85, 796.08 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.85, 796.08 and 328.20 is: 452.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.85 : 796.08 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.85/796.08 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.85x = 796.08 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.85x = 261,274.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,274.33/576.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.94

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