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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.68, 791.49 and 324.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.68, 791.49 and 324.91 is: 448.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.68 : 791.49 = 324.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.68/791.49 = 324.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.68x = 791.49 × 324.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.68x = 257,163.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,163.02/573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.27

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