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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.37, 796.94 and 328.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.37, 796.94 and 328.83 is: 453.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.37 : 796.94 = 328.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.37/796.94 = 328.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.37x = 796.94 × 328.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.37x = 262,054.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,054.38/577.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.87

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