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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.70, 787.78 and 440.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.70, 787.78 and 440.09 is: 607.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.70 : 787.78 = 440.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.70/787.78 = 440.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.70x = 787.78 × 440.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.70x = 346,694.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,694.10/570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.49

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