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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.65, 793.07 and 326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.65, 793.07 and 326.02 is: 449.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.65 : 793.07 = 326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.65/793.07 = 326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.65x = 793.07 × 326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.65x = 258,556.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,556.68/574.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.94

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