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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.77, 788.43 and 437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.77, 788.43 and 437.19 is: 603.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.77 : 788.43 = 437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.77/788.43 = 437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.77x = 788.43 × 437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.77x = 344,693.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,693.71/570.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.91

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