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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 787.22 and 430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 787.22 and 430.92 is: 594.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 787.22 = 430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/787.22 = 430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 787.22 × 430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 339,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,228.84/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.76

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