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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.98, 787.92 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.98, 787.92 and 322.36 is: 444.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.98 : 787.92 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.98/787.92 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.98x = 787.92 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.98x = 253,993.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,993.89/570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.84

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