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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.85, 796.07 and 328.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.85, 796.07 and 328.21 is: 452.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.85 : 796.07 = 328.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.85/796.07 = 328.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.85x = 796.07 × 328.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.85x = 261,278.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,278.13/576.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.94

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