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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.90, 796.24 and 328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.90, 796.24 and 328.24 is: 453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.90 : 796.24 = 328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.90/796.24 = 328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.90x = 796.24 × 328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.90x = 261,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,357.82/576.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.04

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