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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.71, 791.70 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.71, 791.70 and 325.04 is: 448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.71 : 791.70 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.71/791.70 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.71x = 791.70 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.71x = 257,330.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,330.79/573.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.54

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