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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.59, 788.77 and 322.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.59, 788.77 and 322.91 is: 445.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.59 : 788.77 = 322.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.59/788.77 = 322.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.59x = 788.77 × 322.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.59x = 254,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,701.72/571.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.60

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