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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.84, 791.80 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.84, 791.80 and 325.16 is: 448.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.84 : 791.80 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.84/791.80 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.84x = 791.80 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.84x = 257,461.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,461.69/573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.66

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