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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.30, 787.02 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.30, 787.02 and 308.32 is: 425.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.30 : 787.02 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.30/787.02 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.30x = 787.02 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.30x = 242,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,652.10/570.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.48

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