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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.65, 791.64 and 324.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.65, 791.64 and 324.98 is: 448.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.65 : 791.64 = 324.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.65/791.64 = 324.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.65x = 791.64 × 324.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.65x = 257,266.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,266.18/573.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.47

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