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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.64, 786.60 and 422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.64, 786.60 and 422.80 is: 582.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.64 : 786.60 = 422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.64/786.60 = 422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.64x = 786.60 × 422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.64x = 332,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,574.48/570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.81

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