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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.23, 789.69 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.23, 789.69 and 323.52 is: 446.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.23 : 789.69 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.23/789.69 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.23x = 789.69 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.23x = 255,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,480.51/572.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.46

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