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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.61, 797.18 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.61, 797.18 and 328.98 is: 454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.61 : 797.18 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.61/797.18 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.61x = 797.18 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.61x = 262,254.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,254.63/577.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.04

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