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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.02, 787.99 and 322.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.02, 787.99 and 322.33 is: 444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.02 : 787.99 = 322.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.02/787.99 = 322.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.02x = 787.99 × 322.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.02x = 253,992.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,992.82/571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.81

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