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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.64, 787.49 and 308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.64, 787.49 and 308.66 is: 425.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.64 : 787.49 = 308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.64/787.49 = 308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.64x = 787.49 × 308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.64x = 243,061.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,061.18/570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.94

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