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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.51, 796.99 and 328.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.51, 796.99 and 328.82 is: 453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.51 : 796.99 = 328.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.51/796.99 = 328.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.51x = 796.99 × 328.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.51x = 262,066.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,066.25/577.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.79

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