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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.74, 787.50 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.74, 787.50 and 446.40 is: 615.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.74 : 787.50 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.74/787.50 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.74x = 787.50 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.74x = 351,540
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,540/570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.94

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