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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.96, 797.68 and 329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.96, 797.68 and 329.38 is: 454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.96 : 797.68 = 329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.96/797.68 = 329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.96x = 797.68 × 329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.96x = 262,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,739.84/577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.60

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