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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.35, 791.22 and 324.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.35, 791.22 and 324.67 is: 448.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.35 : 791.22 = 324.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.35/791.22 = 324.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.35x = 791.22 × 324.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.35x = 256,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,881.44/573.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.04

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