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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.91, 789.23 and 323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.91, 789.23 and 323.22 is: 446.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.91 : 789.23 = 323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.91/789.23 = 323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.91x = 789.23 × 323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.91x = 255,093.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,093.30/571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.04

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