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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 796.86 and 325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 796.86 and 325.47 is: 449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 796.86 = 325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/796.86 = 325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 796.86 × 325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 259,348.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,348.41/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.01

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