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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.95, 789.23 and 323.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.95, 789.23 and 323.25 is: 446.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.95 : 789.23 = 323.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.95/789.23 = 323.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.95x = 789.23 × 323.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.95x = 255,116.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,116.98/571.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.05

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