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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.72, 788.93 and 323.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.72, 788.93 and 323.07 is: 445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.72 : 788.93 = 323.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.72/788.93 = 323.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.72x = 788.93 × 323.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.72x = 254,876.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,876.25/571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.81

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