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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.95, 794.74 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.95, 794.74 and 327.30 is: 451.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.95 : 794.74 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.95/794.74 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.95x = 794.74 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.95x = 260,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,118.40/575.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.63

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