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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.33, 796.82 and 328.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.33, 796.82 and 328.79 is: 453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.33 : 796.82 = 328.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.33/796.82 = 328.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.33x = 796.82 × 328.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.33x = 261,986.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,986.80/577.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.79

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