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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.99, 797.63 and 329.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.99, 797.63 and 329.33 is: 454.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.99 : 797.63 = 329.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.99/797.63 = 329.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.99x = 797.63 × 329.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.99x = 262,685.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,685.69/577.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.48

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