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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.66, 791.57 and 324.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.66, 791.57 and 324.97 is: 448.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.66 : 791.57 = 324.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.66/791.57 = 324.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.66x = 791.57 × 324.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.66x = 257,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,236.50/573.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.41

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