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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.10, 796.43 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.10, 796.43 and 328.43 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.10 : 796.43 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.10/796.43 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.10x = 796.43 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.10x = 261,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,571.50/577.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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