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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.74, 797.30 and 329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.74, 797.30 and 329.07 is: 454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.74 : 797.30 = 329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.74/797.30 = 329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.74x = 797.30 × 329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.74x = 262,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,365.87/577.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.12

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