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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.88, 787.85 and 322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.88, 787.85 and 322.26 is: 444.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.88 : 787.85 = 322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.88/787.85 = 322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.88x = 787.85 × 322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.88x = 253,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,892.54/570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.74

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