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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.22, 793.70 and 326.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.22, 793.70 and 326.49 is: 450.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.22 : 793.70 = 326.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.22/793.70 = 326.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.22x = 793.70 × 326.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.22x = 259,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,133.48/575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.49

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