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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.48, 797 and 328.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.48, 797 and 328.92 is: 453.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.48 : 797 = 328.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.48/797 = 328.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.48x = 797 × 328.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.48x = 262,149.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,149.24/577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.95

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