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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.54, 796.92 and 328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.54, 796.92 and 328.84 is: 453.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.54 : 796.92 = 328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.54/796.92 = 328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.54x = 796.92 × 328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.54x = 262,059.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,059.17/577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.75

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