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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.95, 797.51 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.95, 797.51 and 329.22 is: 454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.95 : 797.51 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.95/797.51 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.95x = 797.51 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.95x = 262,554.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,554.60/577.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.29

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