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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.97, 793.41 and 326.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.97, 793.41 and 326.29 is: 450.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.97 : 793.41 = 326.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.97/793.41 = 326.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.97x = 793.41 × 326.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.97x = 258,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,881.86/574.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.26

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