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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.50, 796.91 and 328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.50, 796.91 and 328.84 is: 453.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.50 : 796.91 = 328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.50/796.91 = 328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.50x = 796.91 × 328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.50x = 262,054.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,054.24/577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.78

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