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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.19, 789.54 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.19, 789.54 and 323.48 is: 446.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.19 : 789.54 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.19/789.54 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.19x = 789.54 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.19x = 255,396.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,396.45/572.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.35

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