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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.28, 797.93 and 326.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.28, 797.93 and 326.19 is: 450.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.28 : 797.93 = 326.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.28/797.93 = 326.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.28x = 797.93 × 326.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.28x = 260,279.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,279.37/578.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.09

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