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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.48, 794.07 and 326.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.48, 794.07 and 326.79 is: 450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.48 : 794.07 = 326.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.48/794.07 = 326.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.48x = 794.07 × 326.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.48x = 259,494.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,494.14/575.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.92

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