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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.63, 795.78 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.63, 795.78 and 327.96 is: 452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.63 : 795.78 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.63/795.78 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.63x = 795.78 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.63x = 260,984.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,984.01/576.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.60

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