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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.70, 797.23 and 329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.70, 797.23 and 329.02 is: 454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.70 : 797.23 = 329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.70/797.23 = 329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.70x = 797.23 × 329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.70x = 262,304.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,304.61/577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.05

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