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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.47, 794.10 and 326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.47, 794.10 and 326.71 is: 450.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.47 : 794.10 = 326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.47/794.10 = 326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.47x = 794.10 × 326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.47x = 259,440.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,440.41/575.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.83

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