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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.45, 787.22 and 308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.45, 787.22 and 308.46 is: 425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.45 : 787.22 = 308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.45/787.22 = 308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.45x = 787.22 × 308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.45x = 242,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,825.37/570.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.68

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