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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.83, 791.87 and 325.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.83, 791.87 and 325.15 is: 448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.83 : 791.87 = 325.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.83/791.87 = 325.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.83x = 791.87 × 325.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.83x = 257,476.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,476.53/573.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.70

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