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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.62, 787.40 and 321.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.62, 787.40 and 321.91 is: 444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.62 : 787.40 = 321.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.62/787.40 = 321.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.62x = 787.40 × 321.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.62x = 253,471.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,471.93/570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.20

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