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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.78, 787.67 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.78, 787.67 and 322.18 is: 444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.78 : 787.67 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.78/787.67 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.78x = 787.67 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.78x = 253,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,771.52/570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.60

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