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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.19, 787.70 and 430.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.19, 787.70 and 430.31 is: 594.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.19 : 787.70 = 430.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.19/787.70 = 430.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.19x = 787.70 × 430.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.19x = 338,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,957.02/570.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.46

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