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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.83, 790.50 and 324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.83, 790.50 and 324.15 is: 447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.83 : 790.50 = 324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.83/790.50 = 324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.83x = 790.50 × 324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.83x = 256,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,235.00/572.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.32

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