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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.04, 796.16 and 328.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.04, 796.16 and 328.36 is: 453.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.04 : 796.16 = 328.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.04/796.16 = 328.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.04x = 796.16 × 328.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.04x = 261,427.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,427.10/577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.05

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