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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.13, 793.68 and 326.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.13, 793.68 and 326.49 is: 450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.13 : 793.68 = 326.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.13/793.68 = 326.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.13x = 793.68 × 326.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.13x = 259,128.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,128.58/575.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.56

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