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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.18, 796.59 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.18, 796.59 and 328.44 is: 453.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.18 : 796.59 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.18/796.59 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.18x = 796.59 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.18x = 261,632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,632.02/577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.29

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