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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.47, 787.25 and 308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.47, 787.25 and 308.49 is: 425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.47 : 787.25 = 308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.47/787.25 = 308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.47x = 787.25 × 308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.47x = 242,855.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,855.41/570.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.71

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