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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.70, 788.97 and 323.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.70, 788.97 and 323.03 is: 445.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.70 : 788.97 = 323.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.70/788.97 = 323.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.70x = 788.97 × 323.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.70x = 254,860.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,860.98/571.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.79

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