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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.85, 787.74 and 322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.85, 787.74 and 322.15 is: 444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.85 : 787.74 = 322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.85/787.74 = 322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.85x = 787.74 × 322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.85x = 253,770.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,770.44/570.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.55

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