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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.65, 788.97 and 323.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.65, 788.97 and 323.00 is: 445.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.65 : 788.97 = 323.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.65/788.97 = 323.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.65x = 788.97 × 323.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.65x = 254,833.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,833.37/571.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.79

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