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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.97, 788.01 and 322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.97, 788.01 and 322.38 is: 444.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.97 : 788.01 = 322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.97/788.01 = 322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.97x = 788.01 × 322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.97x = 254,038.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,038.66/570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.92

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