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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.95, 793.37 and 326.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.95, 793.37 and 326.30 is: 450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.95 : 793.37 = 326.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.95/793.37 = 326.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.95x = 793.37 × 326.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.95x = 258,871.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,871.03/574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.25

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