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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.86, 796.20 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.86, 796.20 and 328.32 is: 453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.86 : 796.20 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.86/796.20 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.86x = 796.20 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.86x = 261,408.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,408.38/576.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.16

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