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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.58, 797.13 and 325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.58, 797.13 and 325.58 is: 449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.58 : 797.13 = 325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.58/797.13 = 325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.58x = 797.13 × 325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.58x = 259,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,525.60/577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.34

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