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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.46, 794.13 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.46, 794.13 and 326.76 is: 450.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.46 : 794.13 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.46/794.13 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.46x = 794.13 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.46x = 259,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,489.92/575.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.93

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