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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.12, 796.36 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.12, 796.36 and 325.04 is: 448.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.12 : 796.36 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.12/796.36 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.12x = 796.36 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.12x = 258,848.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,848.85/577.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.52

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