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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.26, 789.68 and 323.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.26, 789.68 and 323.59 is: 446.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.26 : 789.68 = 323.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.26/789.68 = 323.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.26x = 789.68 × 323.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.26x = 255,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,533.36/572.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.53

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