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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.91, 792.04 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.91, 792.04 and 325.34 is: 448.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.91 : 792.04 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.91/792.04 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.91x = 792.04 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.91x = 257,682.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,682.29/573.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.99

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