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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.72, 787.50 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.72, 787.50 and 439.80 is: 606.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.72 : 787.50 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.72/787.50 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.72x = 787.50 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.72x = 346,342.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,342.50/570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.85

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