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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.49, 787.67 and 437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.49, 787.67 and 437.48 is: 604.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.49 : 787.67 = 437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.49/787.67 = 437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.49x = 787.67 × 437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.49x = 344,589.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,589.87/570.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.02

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