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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.73, 789.03 and 322.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.73, 789.03 and 322.97 is: 445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.73 : 789.03 = 322.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.73/789.03 = 322.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.73x = 789.03 × 322.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.73x = 254,829.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,829.07/571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.71

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