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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.88, 796.12 and 328.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.88, 796.12 and 328.18 is: 452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.88 : 796.12 = 328.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.88/796.12 = 328.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.88x = 796.12 × 328.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.88x = 261,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,270.66/576.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.90

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