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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.74, 787.68 and 322.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.74, 787.68 and 322.11 is: 444.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.74 : 787.68 = 322.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.74/787.68 = 322.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.74x = 787.68 × 322.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.74x = 253,719.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,719.60/570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.54

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