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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.44, 787.20 and 308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.44, 787.20 and 308.45 is: 425.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.44 : 787.20 = 308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.44/787.20 = 308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.44x = 787.20 × 308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.44x = 242,811.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,811.07/570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.66

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