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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.14, 796.45 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.14, 796.45 and 325.04 is: 448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.14 : 796.45 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.14/796.45 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.14x = 796.45 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.14x = 258,879.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,879.29/577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.56

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