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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.31, 787.11 and 453.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.31, 787.11 and 453.21 is: 625.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.31 : 787.11 = 453.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.31/787.11 = 453.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.31x = 787.11 × 453.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.31x = 356,721.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,721.47/570.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.49

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