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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.23, 796.60 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.23, 796.60 and 328.51 is: 453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.23 : 796.60 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.23/796.60 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.23x = 796.60 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.23x = 261,691.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,691.24/577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.36

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