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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.17, 796.55 and 328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.17, 796.55 and 328.54 is: 453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.17 : 796.55 = 328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.17/796.55 = 328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.17x = 796.55 × 328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.17x = 261,697.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,697.37/577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.42

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