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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.22, 791.08 and 324.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.22, 791.08 and 324.57 is: 447.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.22 : 791.08 = 324.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.22/791.08 = 324.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.22x = 791.08 × 324.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.22x = 256,756.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,756.77/573.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.92

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