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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.92, 797.61 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.92, 797.61 and 329.25 is: 454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.92 : 797.61 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.92/797.61 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.92x = 797.61 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.92x = 262,617.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,617.32/577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.42

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