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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.40, 793.98 and 326.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.40, 793.98 and 326.65 is: 450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.40 : 793.98 = 326.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.40/793.98 = 326.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.40x = 793.98 × 326.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.40x = 259,353.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,353.57/575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.74

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