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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.05, 790.85 and 324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.05, 790.85 and 324.28 is: 447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.05 : 790.85 = 324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.05/790.85 = 324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.05x = 790.85 × 324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.05x = 256,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,453.24/573.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.52

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