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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.89, 796.12 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.89, 796.12 and 328.16 is: 452.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.89 : 796.12 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.89/796.12 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.89x = 796.12 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.89x = 261,255.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,255.91/576.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.87

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