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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 787.32 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 787.32 and 446.40 is: 616.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 787.32 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/787.32 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 787.32 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 351,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,459.65/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.34

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