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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.11, 793.83 and 326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.11, 793.83 and 326.59 is: 450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.11 : 793.83 = 326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.11/793.83 = 326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.11x = 793.83 × 326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.11x = 259,258.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,258.11/575.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.80

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