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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.94, 796.12 and 328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.94, 796.12 and 328.27 is: 452.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.94 : 796.12 = 328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.94/796.12 = 328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.94x = 796.12 × 328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.94x = 261,342.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,342.31/576.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.98

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