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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.64, 786.13 and 404.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.64, 786.13 and 404.59 is: 557.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.64 : 786.13 = 404.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.64/786.13 = 404.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.64x = 786.13 × 404.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.64x = 318,060.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,060.34/570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.37

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