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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.33, 794.09 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.33, 794.09 and 326.80 is: 451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.33 : 794.09 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.33/794.09 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.33x = 794.09 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.33x = 259,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,507.44/575.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.06

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