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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.23, 789.67 and 323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.23, 789.67 and 323.55 is: 446.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.23 : 789.67 = 323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.23/789.67 = 323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.23x = 789.67 × 323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.23x = 255,496.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,496.56/572.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.49

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