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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.69, 794.47 and 323.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.69, 794.47 and 323.66 is: 446.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.69 : 794.47 = 323.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.69/794.47 = 323.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.69x = 794.47 × 323.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.69x = 257,136.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,136.36/575.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.66

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