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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.88, 794.66 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.88, 794.66 and 327.22 is: 451.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.88 : 794.66 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.88/794.66 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.88x = 794.66 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.88x = 260,028.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,028.65/575.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.53

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