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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.93, 791.96 and 325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.93, 791.96 and 325.25 is: 448.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.93 : 791.96 = 325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.93/791.96 = 325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.93x = 791.96 × 325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.93x = 257,582.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,582.37/573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.80

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