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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.25, 789.65 and 323.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.25, 789.65 and 323.57 is: 446.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.25 : 789.65 = 323.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.25/789.65 = 323.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.25x = 789.65 × 323.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.25x = 255,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,501.48/572.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.49

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