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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.84, 794.66 and 327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.84, 794.66 and 327.17 is: 451.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.84 : 794.66 = 327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.84/794.66 = 327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.84x = 794.66 × 327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.84x = 259,983.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,983.30/575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.49

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