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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 787.15 and 321.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 787.15 and 321.78 is: 443.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 787.15 = 321.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/787.15 = 321.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 787.15 × 321.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 253,289.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,289.13/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.99

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