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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.32, 791.01 and 324.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.32, 791.01 and 324.65 is: 447.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.32 : 791.01 = 324.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.32/791.01 = 324.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.32x = 791.01 × 324.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.32x = 256,801.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,801.40/573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.92

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