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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.94, 794.82 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.94, 794.82 and 327.30 is: 451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.94 : 794.82 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.94/794.82 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.94x = 794.82 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.94x = 260,144.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,144.59/575.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.69

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