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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.14, 790.98 and 324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.14, 790.98 and 324.50 is: 447.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.14 : 790.98 = 324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.14/790.98 = 324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.14x = 790.98 × 324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.14x = 256,673.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,673.01/573.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.84

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