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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.70, 791.58 and 325.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.70, 791.58 and 325.03 is: 448.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.70 : 791.58 = 325.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.70/791.58 = 325.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.70x = 791.58 × 325.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.70x = 257,287.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,287.25/573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.47

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