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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.93, 793.33 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.93, 793.33 and 326.26 is: 450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.93 : 793.33 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.93/793.33 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.93x = 793.33 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.93x = 258,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,831.85/574.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.20

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