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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.03, 796.25 and 328.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.03, 796.25 and 328.33 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.03 : 796.25 = 328.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.03/796.25 = 328.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.03x = 796.25 × 328.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.03x = 261,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,431.12/577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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