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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.47, 791.33 and 324.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.47, 791.33 and 324.78 is: 448.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.47 : 791.33 = 324.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.47/791.33 = 324.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.47x = 791.33 × 324.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.47x = 257,006.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,006.53/573.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.16

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