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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.23, 793.83 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.23, 793.83 and 326.53 is: 450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.23 : 793.83 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.23/793.83 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.23x = 793.83 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.23x = 259,209.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,209.31/575.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.62

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