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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.62, 787.42 and 321.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.62, 787.42 and 321.95 is: 444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.62 : 787.42 = 321.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.62/787.42 = 321.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.62x = 787.42 × 321.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.62x = 253,509.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,509.87/570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.27

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