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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.89, 787.82 and 322.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.89, 787.82 and 322.19 is: 444.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.89 : 787.82 = 322.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.89/787.82 = 322.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.89x = 787.82 × 322.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.89x = 253,830.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,830.50/570.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.62

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