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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.81, 788.51 and 441.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.81, 788.51 and 441.45 is: 609.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.81 : 788.51 = 441.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.81/788.51 = 441.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.81x = 788.51 × 441.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.81x = 348,085.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,085.53/570.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.81

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