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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.04, 788.07 and 322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.04, 788.07 and 322.47 is: 445.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.04 : 788.07 = 322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.04/788.07 = 322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.04x = 788.07 × 322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.04x = 254,128.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,128.93/571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.03

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