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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.71, 797.16 and 325.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.71, 797.16 and 325.63 is: 449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.71 : 797.16 = 325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.71/797.16 = 325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.71x = 797.16 × 325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.71x = 259,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,578.10/577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.32

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