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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.48, 788.64 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.48, 788.64 and 322.80 is: 445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.48 : 788.64 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.48/788.64 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.48x = 788.64 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.48x = 254,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,574.96/571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.46

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