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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.65, 788.90 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.65, 788.90 and 323 is: 445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.65 : 788.90 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.65/788.90 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.65x = 788.90 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.65x = 254,814.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,814.70/571.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.75

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