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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.40, 786.54 and 439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.40, 786.54 and 439.12 is: 605.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.40 : 786.54 = 439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.40/786.54 = 439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.40x = 786.54 × 439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.40x = 345,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,385.44/570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.51

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