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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.62, 787.45 and 308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.62, 787.45 and 308.63 is: 425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.62 : 787.45 = 308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.62/787.45 = 308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.62x = 787.45 × 308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.62x = 243,029.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,029.92/570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.91

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