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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 788.19 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 788.19 and 322.44 is: 444.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 788.19 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/788.19 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 788.19 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 254,142.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,142.37/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.97

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