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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.65, 797.08 and 328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.65, 797.08 and 328.90 is: 453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.65 : 797.08 = 328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.65/797.08 = 328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.65x = 797.08 × 328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.65x = 262,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,159.61/577.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.84

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