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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.33, 793.98 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.33, 793.98 and 326.66 is: 450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.33 : 793.98 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.33/793.98 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.33x = 793.98 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.33x = 259,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,357.54/575.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.80

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