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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.48, 796.88 and 328.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.48, 796.88 and 328.75 is: 453.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.48 : 796.88 = 328.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.48/796.88 = 328.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.48x = 796.88 × 328.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.48x = 261,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,972.07/577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.65

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