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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.94, 789.23 and 323.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.94, 789.23 and 323.21 is: 446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.94 : 789.23 = 323.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.94/789.23 = 323.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.94x = 789.23 × 323.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.94x = 255,081.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,081.47/571.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.00

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