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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.81, 787.65 and 322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.81, 787.65 and 322.14 is: 444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.81 : 787.65 = 322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.81/787.65 = 322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.81x = 787.65 × 322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.81x = 253,733.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,733.57/570.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.51

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