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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.62, 790.17 and 323.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.62, 790.17 and 323.95 is: 447.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.62 : 790.17 = 323.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.62/790.17 = 323.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.62x = 790.17 × 323.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.62x = 255,975.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,975.57/572.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.03

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