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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.52, 797.12 and 328.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.52, 797.12 and 328.91 is: 453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.52 : 797.12 = 328.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.52/797.12 = 328.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.52x = 797.12 × 328.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.52x = 262,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,181.09/577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.98

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