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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.01, 790.74 and 324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.01, 790.74 and 324.34 is: 447.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.01 : 790.74 = 324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.01/790.74 = 324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.01x = 790.74 × 324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.01x = 256,468.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,468.61/573.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.58

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