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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.48, 794.16 and 326.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.48, 794.16 and 326.81 is: 451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.48 : 794.16 = 326.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.48/794.16 = 326.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.48x = 794.16 × 326.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.48x = 259,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,541.42/575.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.00

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