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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 787.90 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 787.90 and 318.88 is: 440.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 787.90 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/787.90 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 787.90 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 251,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,245.55/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.04

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