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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.31, 796.62 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.31, 796.62 and 328.60 is: 453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.31 : 796.62 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.31/796.62 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.31x = 796.62 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.31x = 261,770.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,770.54/577.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.43

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