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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.85, 787.83 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.85, 787.83 and 322.18 is: 444.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.85 : 787.83 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.85/787.83 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.85x = 787.83 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.85x = 253,823.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,823.07/570.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.64

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