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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.75, 797.28 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.75, 797.28 and 329.06 is: 454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.75 : 797.28 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.75/797.28 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.75x = 797.28 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.75x = 262,349.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,349.32/577.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.09

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