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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 787.52 and 439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 787.52 and 439.76 is: 606.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 787.52 = 439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/787.52 = 439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 787.52 × 439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 346,319.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,319.80/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.56

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