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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.74, 789.06 and 323.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.74, 789.06 and 323.11 is: 445.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.74 : 789.06 = 323.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.74/789.06 = 323.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.74x = 789.06 × 323.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.74x = 254,953.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,953.18/571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.93

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