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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.46, 787.19 and 321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.46, 787.19 and 321.84 is: 444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.46 : 787.19 = 321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.46/787.19 = 321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.46x = 787.19 × 321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.46x = 253,349.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,349.23/570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.11

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