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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 787.42 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 787.42 and 308.61 is: 425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 787.42 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/787.42 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 787.42 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 243,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,005.69/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.88

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