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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.92, 796.13 and 328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.92, 796.13 and 328.22 is: 452.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.92 : 796.13 = 328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.92/796.13 = 328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.92x = 796.13 × 328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.92x = 261,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,300.17/576.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.93

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