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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.94, 787.85 and 318.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.94, 787.85 and 318.85 is: 439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.94 : 787.85 = 318.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.94/787.85 = 318.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.94x = 787.85 × 318.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.94x = 251,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,202.03/570.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.98

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