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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.43, 787.19 and 308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.43, 787.19 and 308.45 is: 425.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.43 : 787.19 = 308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.43/787.19 = 308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.43x = 787.19 × 308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.43x = 242,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,804.95/570.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.65

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