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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.46, 788.60 and 322.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.46, 788.60 and 322.78 is: 445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.46 : 788.60 = 322.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.46/788.60 = 322.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.46x = 788.60 × 322.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.46x = 254,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,540.72/571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.43

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