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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.82, 794.68 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.82, 794.68 and 327.22 is: 451.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.82 : 794.68 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.82/794.68 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.82x = 794.68 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.82x = 260,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,029.58/575.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.58

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