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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.02, 796.42 and 325.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.02, 796.42 and 325.00 is: 448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.02 : 796.42 = 325.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.02/796.42 = 325.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.02x = 796.42 × 325.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.02x = 258,831.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,831.59/577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.56

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