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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 787.34 and 321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 787.34 and 321.80 is: 444.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 787.34 = 321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/787.34 = 321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 787.34 × 321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 253,360.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,360.47/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.12

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