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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.91, 793.23 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.91, 793.23 and 326.24 is: 450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.91 : 793.23 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.91/793.23 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.91x = 793.23 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.91x = 258,779.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,779.39/574.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.13

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