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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.89, 794.68 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.89, 794.68 and 327.15 is: 451.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.89 : 794.68 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.89/794.68 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.89x = 794.68 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.89x = 259,978.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,978.74/575.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.44

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