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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.62, 797.21 and 328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.62, 797.21 and 328.94 is: 454.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.62 : 797.21 = 328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.62/797.21 = 328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.62x = 797.21 × 328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.62x = 262,236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,236.35/577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.00

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