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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.27, 788.30 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.27, 788.30 and 322.62 is: 445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.27 : 788.30 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.27/788.30 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.27x = 788.30 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.27x = 254,317.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,317.40/571.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.18

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