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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.30, 793.94 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.30, 793.94 and 326.63 is: 450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.30 : 793.94 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.30/793.94 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.30x = 793.94 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.30x = 259,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,319.02/575.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.76

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