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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.99, 796.29 and 328.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.99, 796.29 and 328.29 is: 453.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.99 : 796.29 = 328.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.99/796.29 = 328.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.99x = 796.29 × 328.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.99x = 261,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,414.04/576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.07

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