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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.65, 787.52 and 322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.65, 787.52 and 322 is: 444.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.65 : 787.52 = 322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.65/787.52 = 322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.65x = 787.52 × 322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.65x = 253,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,581.44/570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.37

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