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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.42, 796.80 and 328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.42, 796.80 and 328.78 is: 453.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.42 : 796.80 = 328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.42/796.80 = 328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.42x = 796.80 × 328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.42x = 261,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,971.90/577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.69

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