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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.27, 787.74 and 436.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.27, 787.74 and 436.69 is: 603.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.27 : 787.74 = 436.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.27/787.74 = 436.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.27x = 787.74 × 436.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.27x = 343,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,994.24/570.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.21

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