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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.47, 788.56 and 322.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.47, 788.56 and 322.79 is: 445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.47 : 788.56 = 322.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.47/788.56 = 322.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.47x = 788.56 × 322.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.47x = 254,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,540.45/571.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.41

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