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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.08, 796.27 and 328.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.08, 796.27 and 328.31 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.08 : 796.27 = 328.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.08/796.27 = 328.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.08x = 796.27 × 328.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.08x = 261,423.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,423.40/577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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