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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.62, 796.95 and 328.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.62, 796.95 and 328.95 is: 453.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.62 : 796.95 = 328.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.62/796.95 = 328.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.62x = 796.95 × 328.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.62x = 262,156.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,156.70/577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.86

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