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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.59, 790.09 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.59, 790.09 and 323.88 is: 446.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.59 : 790.09 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.59/790.09 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.59x = 790.09 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.59x = 255,894.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,894.35/572.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.91

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