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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.83, 787.62 and 438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.83, 787.62 and 438.20 is: 604.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.83 : 787.62 = 438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.83/787.62 = 438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.83x = 787.62 × 438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.83x = 345,135.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,135.08/570.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.62

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