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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.45, 795.27 and 327.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.45, 795.27 and 327.57 is: 451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.45 : 795.27 = 327.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.45/795.27 = 327.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.45x = 795.27 × 327.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.45x = 260,506.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,506.59/576.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.92

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