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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.89, 797.66 and 329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.89, 797.66 and 329.34 is: 454.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.89 : 797.66 = 329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.89/797.66 = 329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.89x = 797.66 × 329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.89x = 262,702.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,702.69/577.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.59

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