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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.76, 787.66 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.76, 787.66 and 322.04 is: 444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.76 : 787.66 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.76/787.66 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.76x = 787.66 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.76x = 253,658.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,658.03/570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.42

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