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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.89, 796.13 and 328.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.89, 796.13 and 328.25 is: 453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.89 : 796.13 = 328.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.89/796.13 = 328.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.89x = 796.13 × 328.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.89x = 261,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,331.25/576.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.00

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