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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.72, 788.73 and 446.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.72, 788.73 and 446.25 is: 616.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.72 : 788.73 = 446.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.72/788.73 = 446.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.72x = 788.73 × 446.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.72x = 351,970.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,970.76/570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.71

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