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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.02, 796.21 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.02, 796.21 and 328.35 is: 453.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.02 : 796.21 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.02/796.21 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.02x = 796.21 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.02x = 261,434.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,434.73/577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.08

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