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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.62, 795.74 and 327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.62, 795.74 and 327.94 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.62 : 795.74 = 327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.62/795.74 = 327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.62x = 795.74 × 327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.62x = 260,954.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,954.98/576.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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