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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.78, 794.43 and 323.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.78, 794.43 and 323.65 is: 446.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.78 : 794.43 = 323.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.78/794.43 = 323.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.78x = 794.43 × 323.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.78x = 257,113.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,113.79/575.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.55

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