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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.51, 787.32 and 430.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.51, 787.32 and 430.38 is: 593.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.51 : 787.32 = 430.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.51/787.32 = 430.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.51x = 787.32 × 430.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.51x = 338,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,846.78/570.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.94

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