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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.96, 789.36 and 323.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.96, 789.36 and 323.35 is: 446.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.96 : 789.36 = 323.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.96/789.36 = 323.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.96x = 789.36 × 323.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.96x = 255,239.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,239.56/571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.25

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