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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.68, 786.74 and 430.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.68, 786.74 and 430.95 is: 594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.68 : 786.74 = 430.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.68/786.74 = 430.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.68x = 786.74 × 430.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.68x = 339,043.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,043.45/570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.11

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