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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.69, 794.36 and 326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.69, 794.36 and 326.90 is: 451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.69 : 794.36 = 326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.69/794.36 = 326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.69x = 794.36 × 326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.69x = 259,679.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,679.09/575.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.08

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