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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 797.13 and 328.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 797.13 and 328.93 is: 453.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 797.13 = 328.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/797.13 = 328.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 797.13 × 328.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 262,197.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,197.98/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.95

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