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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.32, 796.63 and 328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.32, 796.63 and 328.66 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.32 : 796.63 = 328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.32/796.63 = 328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.32x = 796.63 × 328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.32x = 261,818.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,818.77/577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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