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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.91, 796.18 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.91, 796.18 and 328.34 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.91 : 796.18 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.91/796.18 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.91x = 796.18 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.91x = 261,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,417.74/576.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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