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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.80, 789.07 and 323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.80, 789.07 and 323.20 is: 446.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.80 : 789.07 = 323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.80/789.07 = 323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.80x = 789.07 × 323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.80x = 255,027.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,027.42/571.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.01

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