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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.93, 787.82 and 322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.93, 787.82 and 322.26 is: 444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.93 : 787.82 = 322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.93/787.82 = 322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.93x = 787.82 × 322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.93x = 253,882.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,882.87/570.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.68

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