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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.13, 793.65 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.13, 793.65 and 326.46 is: 450.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.13 : 793.65 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.13/793.65 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.13x = 793.65 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.13x = 259,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,094.98/575.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.50

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