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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.91, 791.93 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.91, 791.93 and 325.22 is: 448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.91 : 791.93 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.91/791.93 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.91x = 791.93 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.91x = 257,549.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,549.85/573.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.77

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