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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.52, 796.92 and 328.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.52, 796.92 and 328.85 is: 453.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.52 : 796.92 = 328.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.52/796.92 = 328.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.52x = 796.92 × 328.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.52x = 262,063.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,063.16/577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.78

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