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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.96, 796.18 and 328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.96, 796.18 and 328.28 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.96 : 796.18 = 328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.96/796.18 = 328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.96x = 796.18 × 328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.96x = 261,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,369.97/576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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