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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.97, 787.94 and 308.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.97, 787.94 and 308.99 is: 426.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.97 : 787.94 = 308.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.97/787.94 = 308.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.97x = 787.94 × 308.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.97x = 243,463.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,463.61/570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.40

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