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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.19, 793.85 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.19, 793.85 and 326.52 is: 450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.19 : 793.85 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.19/793.85 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.19x = 793.85 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.19x = 259,206.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,206.27/575.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.64

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