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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.31, 793.89 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.31, 793.89 and 326.64 is: 450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.31 : 793.89 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.31/793.89 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.31x = 793.89 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.31x = 259,316.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,316.23/575.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.74

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