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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.54, 786.96 and 445.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.54, 786.96 and 445.89 is: 615.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.54 : 786.96 = 445.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.54/786.96 = 445.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.54x = 786.96 × 445.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.54x = 350,897.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,897.59/570.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.03

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