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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.84, 787.78 and 318.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.84, 787.78 and 318.82 is: 439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.84 : 787.78 = 318.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.84/787.78 = 318.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.84x = 787.78 × 318.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.84x = 251,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,160.02/570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.98

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