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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.28, 796.70 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.28, 796.70 and 328.64 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.28 : 796.70 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.28/796.70 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.28x = 796.70 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.28x = 261,827.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,827.49/577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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