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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.02, 790.69 and 324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.02, 790.69 and 324.32 is: 447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.02 : 790.69 = 324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.02/790.69 = 324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.02x = 790.69 × 324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.02x = 256,436.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,436.58/573.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.52

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