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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.49, 794.12 and 326.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.49, 794.12 and 326.79 is: 450.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.49 : 794.12 = 326.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.49/794.12 = 326.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.49x = 794.12 × 326.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.49x = 259,508.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,508.84/575.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.94

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