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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.12, 786.72 and 318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.12, 786.72 and 318.03 is: 438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.12 : 786.72 = 318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.12/786.72 = 318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.12x = 786.72 × 318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.12x = 250,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,200.56/570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.86

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