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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.95, 791.98 and 325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.95, 791.98 and 325.25 is: 448.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.95 : 791.98 = 325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.95/791.98 = 325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.95x = 791.98 × 325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.95x = 257,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,591.50/573.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.80

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