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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.83, 791.93 and 325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.83, 791.93 and 325.17 is: 448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.83 : 791.93 = 325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.83/791.93 = 325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.83x = 791.93 × 325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.83x = 257,510.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,510.34/573.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.76

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