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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.97, 793.40 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.97, 793.40 and 326.28 is: 450.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.97 : 793.40 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.97/793.40 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.97x = 793.40 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.97x = 258,868.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,868.92/574.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.23

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