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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.46, 796.90 and 328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.46, 796.90 and 328.77 is: 453.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.46 : 796.90 = 328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.46/796.90 = 328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.46x = 796.90 × 328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.46x = 261,995.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,995.17/577.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.70

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