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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.47, 796.86 and 328.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.47, 796.86 and 328.71 is: 453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.47 : 796.86 = 328.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.47/796.86 = 328.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.47x = 796.86 × 328.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.47x = 261,935.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,935.85/577.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.59

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