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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.93, 789.08 and 323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.93, 789.08 and 323.22 is: 445.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.93 : 789.08 = 323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.93/789.08 = 323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.93x = 789.08 × 323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.93x = 255,047.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,047.78/571.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.94

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