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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.70, 787.59 and 322.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.70, 787.59 and 322.03 is: 444.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.70 : 787.59 = 322.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.70/787.59 = 322.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.70x = 787.59 × 322.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.70x = 253,627.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,627.61/570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.41

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