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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.93, 790.67 and 324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.93, 790.67 and 324.28 is: 447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.93 : 790.67 = 324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.93/790.67 = 324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.93x = 790.67 × 324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.93x = 256,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,396.85/572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.52

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