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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.16, 790.96 and 324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.16, 790.96 and 324.50 is: 447.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.16 : 790.96 = 324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.16/790.96 = 324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.16x = 790.96 × 324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.16x = 256,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,666.52/573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.81

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