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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.71, 787.62 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.71, 787.62 and 322.08 is: 444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.71 : 787.62 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.71/787.62 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.71x = 787.62 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.71x = 253,674.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,674.90/570.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.49

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