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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.42, 789.98 and 323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.42, 789.98 and 323.79 is: 446.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.42 : 789.98 = 323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.42/789.98 = 323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.42x = 789.98 × 323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.42x = 255,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,787.62/572.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.85

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