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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.11, 854.82 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.11, 854.82 and 323.64 is: 484.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.11 : 854.82 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.11/854.82 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.11x = 854.82 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.11x = 276,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,653.94/571.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.41

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