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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.30, 787.04 and 321.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.30, 787.04 and 321.63 is: 443.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.30 : 787.04 = 321.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.30/787.04 = 321.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.30x = 787.04 × 321.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.30x = 253,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,135.68/570.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.86

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