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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 787 and 446.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 787 and 446.41 is: 615.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 787 = 446.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/787 = 446.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 787 × 446.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 351,324.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,324.67/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.32

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