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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.73, 787.63 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.73, 787.63 and 322.04 is: 444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.73 : 787.63 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.73/787.63 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.73x = 787.63 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.73x = 253,648.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,648.37/570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.43

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