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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.32, 788.45 and 322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.32, 788.45 and 322.63 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.32 : 788.45 = 322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.32/788.45 = 322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.32x = 788.45 × 322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.32x = 254,374.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,374.04/571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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