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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.98, 797.67 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.98, 797.67 and 329.40 is: 454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.98 : 797.67 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.98/797.67 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.98x = 797.67 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.98x = 262,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,752.50/577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.60

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