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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.23, 790.92 and 324.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.23, 790.92 and 324.49 is: 447.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.23 : 790.92 = 324.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.23/790.92 = 324.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.23x = 790.92 × 324.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.23x = 256,645.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,645.63/573.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.72

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