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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.51, 794.17 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.51, 794.17 and 326.82 is: 450.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.51 : 794.17 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.51/794.17 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.51x = 794.17 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.51x = 259,550.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,550.64/575.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.99

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