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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.88, 787.70 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.88, 787.70 and 322.16 is: 444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.88 : 787.70 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.88/787.70 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.88x = 787.70 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.88x = 253,765.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,765.43/570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.52

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