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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.91, 787.62 and 403.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.91, 787.62 and 403.10 is: 556.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.91 : 787.62 = 403.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.91/787.62 = 403.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.91x = 787.62 × 403.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.91x = 317,483.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,483.67/570.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.11

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