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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.08, 796.34 and 328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.08, 796.34 and 328.42 is: 453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.08 : 796.34 = 328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.08/796.34 = 328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.08x = 796.34 × 328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.08x = 261,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,533.98/577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.20

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