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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.59, 790.18 and 323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.59, 790.18 and 323.90 is: 446.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.59 : 790.18 = 323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.59/790.18 = 323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.59x = 790.18 × 323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.59x = 255,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,937.50/572.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.99

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