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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.66, 788.93 and 322.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.66, 788.93 and 322.99 is: 445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.66 : 788.93 = 322.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.66/788.93 = 322.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.66x = 788.93 × 322.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.66x = 254,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,816.50/571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.75

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