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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.65, 797.16 and 329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.65, 797.16 and 329.02 is: 454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.65 : 797.16 = 329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.65/797.16 = 329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.65x = 797.16 × 329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.65x = 262,281.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,281.58/577.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.05

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