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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.78, 787.93 and 440.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.78, 787.93 and 440.37 is: 607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.78 : 787.93 = 440.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.78/787.93 = 440.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.78x = 787.93 × 440.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.78x = 346,979.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,979.63/570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.90

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