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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.91, 790.66 and 324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.91, 790.66 and 324.34 is: 447.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.91 : 790.66 = 324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.91/790.66 = 324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.91x = 790.66 × 324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.91x = 256,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,441.09/572.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.61

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