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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.46, 796.93 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.46, 796.93 and 328.86 is: 453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.46 : 796.93 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.46/796.93 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.46x = 796.93 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.46x = 262,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,078.50/577.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.85

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