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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.98, 796.17 and 328.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.98, 796.17 and 328.33 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.98 : 796.17 = 328.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.98/796.17 = 328.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.98x = 796.17 × 328.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.98x = 261,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,406.50/576.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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