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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.32, 796.72 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.32, 796.72 and 328.68 is: 453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.32 : 796.72 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.32/796.72 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.32x = 796.72 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.32x = 261,865.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,865.93/577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.59

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