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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.53, 796.84 and 325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.53, 796.84 and 325.40 is: 448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.53 : 796.84 = 325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.53/796.84 = 325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.53x = 796.84 × 325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.53x = 259,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,291.74/577.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.97

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