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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.97, 787.95 and 322.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.97, 787.95 and 322.34 is: 444.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.97 : 787.95 = 322.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.97/787.95 = 322.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.97x = 787.95 × 322.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.97x = 253,988.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,988.27/570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.83

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