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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.51, 794.14 and 326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.51, 794.14 and 326.78 is: 450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.51 : 794.14 = 326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.51/794.14 = 326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.51x = 794.14 × 326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.51x = 259,511.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,511.46/575.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.92

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