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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.35, 786.94 and 437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.35, 786.94 and 437.70 is: 603.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.35 : 786.94 = 437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.35/786.94 = 437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.35x = 786.94 × 437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.35x = 344,446.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,446.73/570.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.92

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