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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.62, 788.10 and 441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.62, 788.10 and 441.20 is: 609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.62 : 788.10 = 441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.62/788.10 = 441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.62x = 788.10 × 441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.62x = 347,709.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,709.72/570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.35

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