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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.58, 793.06 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.58, 793.06 and 326.04 is: 450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.58 : 793.06 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.58/793.06 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.58x = 793.06 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.58x = 258,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,571.44/574.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.02

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