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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.34, 796.66 and 328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.34, 796.66 and 328.66 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.34 : 796.66 = 328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.34/796.66 = 328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.34x = 796.66 × 328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.34x = 261,830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,830.28/577.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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