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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.17, 786.84 and 321.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.17, 786.84 and 321.47 is: 443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.17 : 786.84 = 321.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.17/786.84 = 321.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.17x = 786.84 × 321.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.17x = 252,945.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,945.45/570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.63

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