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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.69, 788.85 and 322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.69, 788.85 and 322.98 is: 445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.69 : 788.85 = 322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.69/788.85 = 322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.69x = 788.85 × 322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.69x = 254,782.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,782.77/571.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.67

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