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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.97, 794.91 and 327.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.97, 794.91 and 327.39 is: 451.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.97 : 794.91 = 327.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.97/794.91 = 327.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.97x = 794.91 × 327.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.97x = 260,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,241.61/575.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.84

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