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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.14, 793.63 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.14, 793.63 and 326.48 is: 450.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.14 : 793.63 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.14/793.63 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.14x = 793.63 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.14x = 259,100.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,100.35/575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.50

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