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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.64, 797.14 and 328.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.64, 797.14 and 328.97 is: 453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.64 : 797.14 = 328.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.64/797.14 = 328.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.64x = 797.14 × 328.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.64x = 262,235.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,235.15/577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.98

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