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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.14, 786.79 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.14, 786.79 and 321.44 is: 443.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.14 : 786.79 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.14/786.79 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.14x = 786.79 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.14x = 252,907.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,907.98/570.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.59

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