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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.40, 789.86 and 323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.40, 789.86 and 323.70 is: 446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.40 : 789.86 = 323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.40/789.86 = 323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.40x = 789.86 × 323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.40x = 255,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,676.06/572.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.67

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