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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.95, 796.16 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.95, 796.16 and 328.23 is: 452.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.95 : 796.16 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.95/796.16 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.95x = 796.16 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.95x = 261,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,323.60/576.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.94

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