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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.59, 791.46 and 324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.59, 791.46 and 324.88 is: 448.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.59 : 791.46 = 324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.59/791.46 = 324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.59x = 791.46 × 324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.59x = 257,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,127.55/573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.28

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