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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.90, 792.09 and 325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.90, 792.09 and 325.23 is: 448.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.90 : 792.09 = 325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.90/792.09 = 325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.90x = 792.09 × 325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.90x = 257,611.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,611.43/573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.88

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