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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.21, 796.59 and 328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.21, 796.59 and 328.54 is: 453.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.21 : 796.59 = 328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.21/796.59 = 328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.21x = 796.59 × 328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.21x = 261,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,711.68/577.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.41

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