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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.87, 788.27 and 439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.87, 788.27 and 439.65 is: 607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.87 : 788.27 = 439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.87/788.27 = 439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.87x = 788.27 × 439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.87x = 346,560.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,560.71/570.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.07

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