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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.95, 794.78 and 327.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.95, 794.78 and 327.23 is: 451.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.95 : 794.78 = 327.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.95/794.78 = 327.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.95x = 794.78 × 327.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.95x = 260,075.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,075.86/575.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.56

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