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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.58, 794.30 and 326.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.58, 794.30 and 326.93 is: 451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.58 : 794.30 = 326.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.58/794.30 = 326.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.58x = 794.30 × 326.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.58x = 259,674.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,674.89/575.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.15

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