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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.44, 794.08 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.44, 794.08 and 326.80 is: 450.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.44 : 794.08 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.44/794.08 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.44x = 794.08 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.44x = 259,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,505.34/575.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.97

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