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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.22, 789.64 and 323.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.22, 789.64 and 323.62 is: 446.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.22 : 789.64 = 323.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.22/789.64 = 323.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.22x = 789.64 × 323.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.22x = 255,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,543.30/572.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.58

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