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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.71, 797.25 and 329.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.71, 797.25 and 329.03 is: 454.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.71 : 797.25 = 329.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.71/797.25 = 329.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.71x = 797.25 × 329.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.71x = 262,315.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,315.18/577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.06

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