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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.85, 793.37 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.85, 793.37 and 326.26 is: 450.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.85 : 793.37 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.85/793.37 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.85x = 793.37 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.85x = 258,844.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,844.90/574.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.28

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