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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.91, 794.80 and 327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.91, 794.80 and 327.34 is: 451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.91 : 794.80 = 327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.91/794.80 = 327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.91x = 794.80 × 327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.91x = 260,169.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,169.83/575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.75

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