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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.63, 794.40 and 326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.63, 794.40 and 326.96 is: 451.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.63 : 794.40 = 326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.63/794.40 = 326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.63x = 794.40 × 326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.63x = 259,731.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,731.83/575.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.22

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