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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.32, 796.56 and 328.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.32, 796.56 and 328.62 is: 453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.32 : 796.56 = 328.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.32/796.56 = 328.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.32x = 796.56 × 328.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.32x = 261,764.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,764.79/577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.42

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