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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.76, 789 and 323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.76, 789 and 323.06 is: 445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.76 : 789 = 323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.76/789 = 323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.76x = 789 × 323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.76x = 254,894.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,894.34/571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.81

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