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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.57, 797.07 and 328.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.57, 797.07 and 328.93 is: 453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.57 : 797.07 = 328.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.57/797.07 = 328.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.57x = 797.07 × 328.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.57x = 262,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,180.24/577.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.94

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