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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.79, 794.61 and 327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.79, 794.61 and 327.11 is: 451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.79 : 794.61 = 327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.79/794.61 = 327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.79x = 794.61 × 327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.79x = 259,920.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,920.90/575.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.42

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