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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.86, 794.83 and 327.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.86, 794.83 and 327.33 is: 451.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.86 : 794.83 = 327.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.86/794.83 = 327.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.86x = 794.83 × 327.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.86x = 260,169.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,169.00/575.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.79

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