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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.51, 791.47 and 324.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.51, 791.47 and 324.82 is: 448.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.51 : 791.47 = 324.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.51/791.47 = 324.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.51x = 791.47 × 324.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.51x = 257,084.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,084.85/573.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.27

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