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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.10, 789.58 and 323.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.10, 789.58 and 323.51 is: 446.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.10 : 789.58 = 323.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.10/789.58 = 323.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.10x = 789.58 × 323.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.10x = 255,433.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,433.48/572.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.49

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