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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.98, 788.24 and 446.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.98, 788.24 and 446.33 is: 616.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.98 : 788.24 = 446.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.98/788.24 = 446.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.98x = 788.24 × 446.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.98x = 351,815.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,815.16/570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.16

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