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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.68, 795.63 and 327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.68, 795.63 and 327.91 is: 452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.68 : 795.63 = 327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.68/795.63 = 327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.68x = 795.63 × 327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.68x = 260,895.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,895.03/576.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.41

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