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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.17, 786.83 and 321.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.17, 786.83 and 321.49 is: 443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.17 : 786.83 = 321.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.17/786.83 = 321.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.17x = 786.83 × 321.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.17x = 252,957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,957.98/570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.65

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