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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.72, 789.09 and 323.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.72, 789.09 and 323.05 is: 445.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.72 : 789.09 = 323.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.72/789.09 = 323.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.72x = 789.09 × 323.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.72x = 254,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,915.52/571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.87

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