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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.54, 788.79 and 322.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.54, 788.79 and 322.87 is: 445.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.54 : 788.79 = 322.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.54/788.79 = 322.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.54x = 788.79 × 322.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.54x = 254,676.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,676.63/571.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.60

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