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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.72, 791.61 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.72, 791.61 and 325.02 is: 448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.72 : 791.61 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.72/791.61 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.72x = 791.61 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.72x = 257,289.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,289.08/573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.46

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