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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.42, 794.02 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.42, 794.02 and 326.76 is: 450.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.42 : 794.02 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.42/794.02 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.42x = 794.02 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.42x = 259,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,453.98/575.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.89

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