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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.29, 796.68 and 328.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.29, 796.68 and 328.61 is: 453.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.29 : 796.68 = 328.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.29/796.68 = 328.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.29x = 796.68 × 328.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.29x = 261,793.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,793.03/577.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.49

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