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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.87, 797.48 and 329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.87, 797.48 and 329.23 is: 454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.87 : 797.48 = 329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.87/797.48 = 329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.87x = 797.48 × 329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.87x = 262,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,554.93/577.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.35

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