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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.94, 791.99 and 325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.94, 791.99 and 325.30 is: 448.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.94 : 791.99 = 325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.94/791.99 = 325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.94x = 791.99 × 325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.94x = 257,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,632.77/573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.88

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