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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.54, 794.18 and 326.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.54, 794.18 and 326.85 is: 451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.54 : 794.18 = 326.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.54/794.18 = 326.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.54x = 794.18 × 326.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.54x = 259,581.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,581.83/575.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.02

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