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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.49, 788.69 and 322.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.49, 788.69 and 322.83 is: 445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.49 : 788.69 = 322.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.49/788.69 = 322.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.49x = 788.69 × 322.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.49x = 254,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,611.18/571.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.53

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