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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.04, 796.26 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.04, 796.26 and 328.35 is: 453.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.04 : 796.26 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.04/796.26 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.04x = 796.26 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.04x = 261,449.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,449.86/577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.09

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