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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.94, 787.89 and 308.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.94, 787.89 and 308.95 is: 426.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.94 : 787.89 = 308.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.94/787.89 = 308.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.94x = 787.89 × 308.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.94x = 243,422.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,422.24/570.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.36

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