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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.97, 789.25 and 323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.97, 789.25 and 323.27 is: 446.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.97 : 789.25 = 323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.97/789.25 = 323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.97x = 789.25 × 323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.97x = 255,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,142.82/571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.08

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