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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.29, 786.99 and 308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.29, 786.99 and 308.30 is: 425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.29 : 786.99 = 308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.29/786.99 = 308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.29x = 786.99 × 308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.29x = 242,625.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,625.08/570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.45

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