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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.96, 796.30 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.96, 796.30 and 328.38 is: 453.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.96 : 796.30 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.96/796.30 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.96x = 796.30 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.96x = 261,488.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,488.99/576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.22

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