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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.71, 797.31 and 329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.71, 797.31 and 329.07 is: 454.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.71 : 797.31 = 329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.71/797.31 = 329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.71x = 797.31 × 329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.71x = 262,370.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,370.80/577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.16

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