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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.71, 788.84 and 322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.71, 788.84 and 322.93 is: 445.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.71 : 788.84 = 322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.71/788.84 = 322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.71x = 788.84 × 322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.71x = 254,740.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,740.10/571.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.58

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