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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.77, 797.19 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.77, 797.19 and 329.06 is: 454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.77 : 797.19 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.77/797.19 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.77x = 797.19 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.77x = 262,319.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,319.36/577.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.02

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