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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.78, 795.81 and 324.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.78, 795.81 and 324.65 is: 447.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.78 : 795.81 = 324.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.78/795.81 = 324.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.78x = 795.81 × 324.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.78x = 258,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,359.72/576.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.93

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