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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.51, 791.43 and 324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.51, 791.43 and 324.87 is: 448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.51 : 791.43 = 324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.51/791.43 = 324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.51x = 791.43 × 324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.51x = 257,115.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,115.53/573.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.32

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