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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.47, 795.56 and 327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.47, 795.56 and 327.80 is: 452.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.47 : 795.56 = 327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.47/795.56 = 327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.47x = 795.56 × 327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.47x = 260,783.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,783.78/576.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.38

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