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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.49, 788.72 and 322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.49, 788.72 and 322.86 is: 445.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.49 : 788.72 = 322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.49/788.72 = 322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.49x = 788.72 × 322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.49x = 254,644.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,644.52/571.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.58

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