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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.85, 789.19 and 323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.85, 789.19 and 323.08 is: 445.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.85 : 789.19 = 323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.85/789.19 = 323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.85x = 789.19 × 323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.85x = 254,971.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,971.51/571.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.87

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