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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.89, 794.70 and 323.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.89, 794.70 and 323.81 is: 446.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.89 : 794.70 = 323.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.89/794.70 = 323.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.89x = 794.70 × 323.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.89x = 257,330.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,330.81/575.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.84

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