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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.17, 786.84 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.17, 786.84 and 308.19 is: 425.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.17 : 786.84 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.17/786.84 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.17x = 786.84 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.17x = 242,496.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,496.77/570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.30

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