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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.78, 787.16 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.78, 787.16 and 414.44 is: 571.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.78 : 787.16 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.78/787.16 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.78x = 787.16 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.78x = 326,230.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,230.59/570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.55

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