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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.36, 796.62 and 328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.36, 796.62 and 328.69 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.36 : 796.62 = 328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.36/796.62 = 328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.36x = 796.62 × 328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.36x = 261,841.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,841.03/577.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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