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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.12, 790.83 and 324.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.12, 790.83 and 324.42 is: 447.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.12 : 790.83 = 324.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.12/790.83 = 324.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.12x = 790.83 × 324.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.12x = 256,561.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,561.07/573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.66

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