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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.07, 790.62 and 324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.07, 790.62 and 324.33 is: 447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.07 : 790.62 = 324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.07/790.62 = 324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.07x = 790.62 × 324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.07x = 256,421.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,421.78/573.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.45

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