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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.14, 789.51 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.14, 789.51 and 323.46 is: 446.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.14 : 789.51 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.14/789.51 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.14x = 789.51 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.14x = 255,374.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,374.90/572.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.35

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